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MNB3702 Assignment 3 Portfolio 2026 – Due 4 June 2026
Please do not contact any SME directly for commentary and interviews – Prescribed
textbook as well as research journal articles have adequate information for you to
successfully complete this assessment without taking up the time of organisational
executives.
Apply the following Assessment Structure
1. INTRODUCTION
Maximum length: one paragraph (as short as possible)
Approach: Introduce your SME name, the industry, products and services, its home
country (South Africa) and the host African country in which it will operate. It must be
a country that has expanded in (Assessment 02). Finally, indicate to the reader what
will follow in the sections, such as what your essay will critically evaluate, so that they
know what to expect and concisely indicate the key conclusions that were drawn
from your findings. [3] Marks
2. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF AN AFRICAN SME
Maximum length: One A4 page
Source: Chapter 14 of Peng and Meyer (2019) and (2023), Lesson 5 and Study
Guide
Additional reading: Ndzabukelwako, et al (2024), The Impact of Porter’s Five
Forces Model on SMEs Performance: A Systematic Review
Approach: Critically assess how your SME can establish a sustainable competitive
advantage in the chosen African host country. In your answer, use Porter’s five forces
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