assignments -- semester 4 - strategic management and business policy

 

 

 your assignment.

 

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ASSIGNMENT

PROGRAM	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
SEMESTER	04
course CODE & NAME	MBA401 – Strategic Management and business policy
CREDITS	04
nUMBER OF ASSIGNMENTS & Marks	02 30 MARKS EACH

 

Note: Answer all questions. Kindly note that answers for 10 marks questions should be approximately 400 - 450 words. Each question is followed by an evaluation scheme.

Q.No	Assignment Set – 1 Questions	Marks	Total Marks
1.	Explain the strategic management process in detail. Also, explain the various levels at which strategy operates in an organization.	7+3	10
2.	Define strategic analysis and discuss its importance in the strategic management process. Explain the key components of strategic analysis, including both internal and external analysis.	5+5	10
3.	Discuss the various types of strategic control systems. What is the difference between strategic control and operational control?	6+4	10

 

 

Q.No	Assignment Set – 2 Questions	Marks	Total Marks
4.	Elaborate on the significance of Business Continuity Planning. Describe the process of creating a Business Contingency Plan.	5+5	10
5.	What are the primary motivations for companies to form strategic alliances? How does strategic alliance differ from a merger or acquisition?	5+5	10
6.	What are some examples of companies that have successfully fostered a culture of innovation, what lessons can be learned from them?	10	10