The introductory paragraph to re-state the topic, clearly outline the aims and objectives the assignment sets out to achieve. It is expected that the introductory paragraph should clearly indicate the theory/framework used in the assignment followed by a very brief introduction to the business/organisation used as a case study.
Part 2: Review of Literature [750 Words]
You are required to critically examine and assess the contribution of strategy literature from a range of tools, models and theoretical concepts concerned with the process of introducing and managing strategy at an organisational level. While doing so, it is required that you will analyse a framework or model of your choosing from bi-weekly in-class presentations. This part of the assignment sets the context for the whole assignment and provides background information and critical review of academic literature to analyse a business. The themes, theories, concepts and evidence covered in the module including the recommended readings will be useful to write the critical literature review.
Part 3. Case Study [2000 Words]
Choose an international organisation or sector that has recently experienced change underpinned by organisational strategy. The aim of this part of the assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to critically appraise the role of strategic management approach in an organisation/sector of your choice and apprise the role and importance of strategic management using the theories, tools and techniques covered in the module and during in-class presentations. You will be required to work on an organisation/sector and conduct research and in-depth analysis of strategic change taking place. This could be (but is not limited to): downsizing, merger, restructuring, rapid expansion (size, business activities), introduction of team working, introduction of new technology, major changes in work design, embedding strategic changes as routinised activities and major organisation development interventions.
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