QUESTION 1 [40 MARKS] ANALYSIS | Kenneth Creamer: In a changing world, BRICS must remain true to its mission The global environment in which BRICS operates is challenging. An important compass for BRICS in navigating through these ever-changing waters is for the body to remain true to its original mission and to work to transform the world economic order into one that is fairer and […]
Posted: April 9, 2024
QUESTION 1 [25 MARKS] Consider South Africa’s National Development Plan. You may select any chapter from chapters 3-15 of the plan that interests you. Find the strategic plan document from any government department of your choice, and find the most recent annual report of a provincial department of your choice. These plans will inform you of the vision, mission, objectives and performance, etc, of the […]
Posted: April 2, 2024
You have decided to start your own business. You have chosen to open a retail business that sells clothes and groceries at affordable prices. You have big plans of nation-wide expansion, since investment is not a problem for you. You wish to compete with the popular brands in the country. Most of your products are locally sourced from the surrounding community or other South African […]
Posted: March 9, 2024
QUESTION 1 [25 MARKS] As a consultant strategist, assume you have been approached by Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) to solve their problems and ensure maximum value is added. You are expected to suggest how KFC can add more value using the value chain model. Use inputs from the case study and provide examples wherever possible. QUESTION 2 [25 MARKS] Below is KFC’s vision statement and […]
Posted: March 3, 2024
QUESTION 1 [100 MARKS] The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all” (StatsSA, 2019). The SDGs were established in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly and are intended to be achieved by the year 2030. They are included in a General […]
Posted: March 2, 2024
QUESTION 1 [50 MARKS] Select an organisation of your choice and write a summary on the following: a) Gather primary or secondary data on the main HR activities undertaken in the organisation. Investigate the meaning of, and the need for, five such activities. Briefly summarise the findings in your own words. (20 marks) b) Analyse the relationship between human resource management and the business strategy […]
Posted: February 28, 2024
Crisis at ABC Corporation: The Consequences of Neglected Succession Planning and Lack of Diversity ABC Corporation, a leading manufacturing company in South Africa, faced a severe crisis due to its failure in succession planning and the lack of diversity within its leadership ranks. These twin challenges exacerbated internal conflicts, weakened the company’s competitive edge, and eroded stakeholder trust, culminating in a dire situation that threatened […]
Posted: February 28, 2024
Your bank, Prosperity Bank, that has branches all around South Africa, serves upper and upper-middle class clients. This includes statesmen, CEOs, chairmen of large corporations, and various high-profile individuals. The bank offers various products and services, which include hedge fund management, company stock, and insurance. Over the past 10 years the company has grown exponentially and is opening new branches in Nigeria and in Namibia […]
Posted: October 21, 2023
Becoming an Organisation that Questions Everything You are a bright, inquisitive person working for an organisation with long-established policies and work processes. You recently noticed one of those processes was not as efficient as it might be, which leads you to reasonably ask: “Why are we doing it this way? Is there a better approach?” Experience has shown that your organisation doesn’t value or appreciate […]
Posted: October 17, 2023
QUESTION 1 [100 MARKS] After 30 years of service you have decided to retire from your current position as manager of a wellknown retail chain store. One of your last assignment is to mentor one of the departmental managers to take over your role as general manager. 1.1 What mentoring strategy will you choose, and, more importantly, why did you choose that strategy? Explain the […]
Posted: October 17, 2023
