Critically Evaluate the Strategic Position of An Organization
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Critically Evaluate the Strategic Position of An Organization
Coursework One (60%)
Your coursework one is as follows: “Scenario planning exercise”
“Critically evaluate the strategic position of an organization of your choice highlighting the core environmental factors influencing the organization and its strategic position. Undertake a scenario planning exercise to generate three potential scenarios arising from changes in CORE environmental forces. Highlight the potential impact each scenario could have upon the future strategic position of the organization and what action the organization could take”
You must submit a copy of your slides for this assignment via GCULearn into turnitin. The link in the system will be clearly identified. Submission of slides is by 1pm UK time Friday 11 th March 2022 . All members of the group must present.
Late submissions or non-attendance will receive a mark of 0% unless there are exceptional circumstances, such as illness.
Coursework Two (40%)
Your coursework two is as follows:
“Critically review the implementation issues associated with the proposed scenarios in Coursework 1. Ensure you underpin your review with theoretical analysis and pragmatic realism”.
Your answer should be a total of 3000 words (+/- 10%) in length and should be underpinned by reference to relevant literature and illustrations of contemporary organizations. Credit will be given for wide reading and critical analysis.
You must submit this assignment via GCULearn into turnitin. The link in the system will be clearly identified. Submission is by 22 nd April 1PM UK time. .
Late submissions will receive a mark of 0% unless there are exceptional circumstances, such as illness. Request for an extension must be supported by appropriate documentation e.g. medical certificate and be made to the Module Leader prior to the submission date.
Marking Guidelines
For all answers an ‘excellent’ student will demonstrate the ability to identify and address all components of the question; demonstrate a deep understanding of the subject; use a wide range of appropriate references; follow through arguments logically and systematically using appropriate
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references and/or practical examples to illustrate points; apply some innovative thinking. Cover all and more of the points covered in the answer scheme. (80 – 100)
A ‘very good’ student will demonstrate the ability to identify and address all the components of the question; demonstrate a sound understanding of the subject, use a wide range of appropriate references; structure the answer logically and use appropriate references and/or practical examples. Cover all of the points mentioned in the answer scheme. (70 – 80)
A ‘good’ student will identify and address the key components of the question. Demonstrate a competent understanding of the subject; select appropriate theories and references; structure the answer well with an identifiable introduction, main body and conclusion. Cover most of the main points outlined in the answer scheme. (60 – 70)
A ‘marginal pass’ constitutes identifying and addressing the key components of the question. Demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the subject but ideas and theories presented build little on that presented in lectures and directed reading. Reasonably structured with introduction, main body and conclusion but may not be logically arranged. Covers some but not all of the main points outlined in the answer scheme. (50-60)
A ‘fail’ indicates failure to adequately identify or answer the key components of the question. Demonstrates little real understanding of the subject area. Fails to arrange arguments logically. Brings in few in any theoretical references or practical examples. Covers less than 50% of the main points outlined in the answer scheme. (<50) Please note that for the assessment, you are required to obtain a minimum aggregate pass mark of 50% and not less than 45% for any individual component. This section has provided the basic background information with regard to assessment of this module. If you are unsure of any of the points raised please ask – DO NOT leave it until the day (or week) before an assignment/examination is due!
Assessment Criteria
You are required to demonstrate: Knowledge of relevant theory and its application Evidence of further reading around the subject area Critical analysis skills Essay writing skills Information seeking skills Knowledge of own organisation’s aims and objectives. Internal and External Environmental analysis in relation to your organisational brand
Please note that there is no set examination for this module.
Marking Matrix and criteria – Coursework 1 (60%)
Criterion Indicative Weighting %
Mark or %
Company Background and Business Model 6
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Current Strategic Position (2×15) 30
Core Environmental factors explained 10
Development of 3 scenarios (3×10) 30
Impact on Strategic Position (3×4) 12
Proposed Action (3×4) 12
Total 100
Company Background and Business Model Up to 6 marks are awarded for presenting a concise and comprehensive overview of the organisation under study. The scope, boundaries, nature and profile of the organisation should be clearly set up and any business model or value propositions clearly determined.
Current Strategic Position 15 marks can be awarded for the quality of the internal analysis. Students are expected to explore the processes and value creation within the organisation to determine strategic capabilities. This may mean the use of value chain, BCG, or similar. Strengths and weaknesses should be clearly articulated. 15 Marks can be awarded for the quality of the external analysis. Students should explore the factors influencing the industry and business. It is expected that students use principles of PEST and Industry Structure analysis. Opportunities and threats should be clearly identified. The accumulation of the SWOT and the analysis should allow the student to clearly state the current strategic position. This is expected to be explicit.
Core Environmental Factors Explained To develop the scenario planning stage the student should identify the core environmental factors and explore their nature and potential impact. These can be filtered to provide for the critical uncertainties to be used later. Depending on the scenario planning framework adopted. The student should filter environmental factors down to one or two.
Development Of Three Scenarios 30 marks are awarded for the development of the scenarios. Three scenarios are required and each carries 10 marks. The student should identify the scenario planning framework to be adopted, determine the critical uncertainties and drivers, then label the scenario and write a plausible, brief yet meaningful narrative of the different potential futures.
Impact on Strategic Position In this section the student has been asked to highlight the impact of each scenario on the strategic position of the organisation. As such no in-depth evaluation is expected. Instead, the impact should be presented and explanation provided s to how this arises from the scenario. Each scenario impact section is worth 4 marks (4×3 scenarios).
Proposed Action In this section the student has been asked to highlight the proposed action for each scenario should it occur. As such, no in-depth evaluation is expected but actions can be listed in bullet points. The actions proposed should be realistic and feasible. Each scenario action section is worth 4 marks (4×3 scenarios).
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