MNG4801 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025 – FULLY ANSWERED (DUE 16 MAY 2025)

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MNG4801 Assignment 1 Memo | Due 16 May 2025. All questions fully answered. Question 2:
1.What is the correct reference format for the book prescribed for MNG4801 according to the Harvard referencing style?a.Louw, Lynette & Venter, Peet. 2024. Strategic Management. Cape Town: Oxford University Press.b.Louw, L. & Venter, P. (2024) (Eds.). Strategic Management 5e. Cape Town: Oxford University Press.c.Louw, L. & Venter, P. (Eds.). 2024.Strategic Management 5e. Cape Town: Oxford University Press.d.Strategic Management, L. Louw, & P. Venter, Cape Town: Oxford University Press.
2.What is the correct reference format for a journal article according to the Harvard referencing style?a.Foss, N.J. 2020. Behavioral Strategy and the COVID-19 disruption. Journal of Management, 8 (46): 1322-1329. doi: 10.1177/0149206320945015.b.Nicolai J. Foss. 2020, ‘Behavioral Strategy and the COVID-19 disruption’, Journal of Management, 8 (46): 1322-1329.c.Foss, N.J. 2020, ‘Behavioral Strategy and the COVID-19 disruption’, Sustainability, Vol 8, no. 46: pages 1322-1329d.Foss, N.J. 2020. ‘Behavioral Strategy and the COVID-19 disruption’, Journal of Management, Vol. 8 (46): 1322-1329.3
4.
Which one is the correct in-text reference format according to the Harvard referencingstyle?
a.
According to Le Roux et al. (2016), sustainability should be embedded into the“organisation’s strategy fabric” and value creation process as it plays a vital part inensuring the organisation’s future resilience and performance.
b.
According to Le Roux & Pretorius (2016:2) sustainability should be embedded into the“organisation’s strategy fabric” and value creation process as it plays a vital part inensuring the organisation’s future resilience and performance.
c.
According to Le Roux and Pretorius (2016:2), sustainability should be embedded intothe “organisation’s strategy fabric” and value creation process as it plays a vital part inensuring the organisation’s future resilience and performance.
d.
According to Le Roux and Pretorius (2016) sustainability should be embedded into the“organisation’s strategy fabric” and value creation process as it plays a vital part inensuring the organisation’s future resilience and performance.
5.
Which statement about in-text referencing is incorrect?
a.
If it is not my original idea, then I need to reference.
b.
I need to reference every time I paraphrase a sentence.
c.
If you have written a whole paragraph of 4-5 sentences, using information from aspecific source, and have only in-text referenced once, then you have committedplagiarism.
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d.
I only need to in-text reference once at the end of a paragraph to acknowledge wherethe source comes from.
6.
Which of the following are examples of plagiarism?
a.
Paraphrasing text and including citations that are not the correct citations for theinformation provided.
b.
Resubmitting previously submitted work without referencing.
c.
Copying and pasting text without referencing the source.
d.
All of the above.
7.
Which one of the following statements about the list of references is correct?
a.
The list of references should be in alphabetical order.
b.
References should be in the Harvard referencing style.
c.
Each in-text reference should appear in your list of references.
d.
All of the above
8.
When is it acceptable to use inverted commas in your assignments/exams forMNG4801?
1.
When using a short excerpt directly from the case study
2.
When a phrase or sentence (no longer than 3-4 words) is so specific that it cannot beput into your own words.
3.
When emphasizing a certain word or short phrase (no longer than 3-4 words).
4.
When I copy and paste content and reference it.
a.1 2 3b.1 3 4c.2 3 4d.1 2 4
9.When I paraphrase in my assignment or exam for MNG4801, I need to:a. Change one or two words by using synonyms and reference it to make it my own.b. Put quotation marks around the text and reference it.c. Use only the idea from the text without referencing it.d. Summarize the text in my own words and reference it.
10.
The act of collusion also constitutes plagiarism. Is this statement true or false?
a.
True
b.
False[10 marks]
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Question 3: Critically discuss Mintzberg’s five Ps of strategy and apply them to Naked Insurance’s strategy. After reading section 1.2.3.2 in your prescribed book titled “Strategy into the 21st century”, conclude your discussion, by providing your perspective on what you believe has been the most influential development in the 21st century. In addition to incorporating and referencing theory from the prescribed material into your answer for Question 3, you also need to locate, incorporate and reference 1 (one) academic article of your choice (published between 2019-2024) from the Unisa library intoyour discussion. Incorporate appropriate theory and examples from the case study.
<Your answer should be 1.5 pages>
[15 marks]
Question 4: Critically analyse Naked Insurance’s organizational context with regards to shared value by incorporating Porter and Kramer’s three dimensions of creating shared value. Begin your analysis by introducing the concept of shared value and then apply your answer to the context in the case study. Incorporate appropriate theory and examples from the case study.
<Your answer should be 1.5 pages>
[13 marks]
Question 5:
Critically discuss the difference between red ocean and blue ocean strategy. Apply your answer to the case study and conclude your analysis by commenting (with motivation) on whether Naked Insurance has employed a blue ocean or red ocean strategy.
Incorporate appropriate theory and examples from the case study.
<Your answer should be 1 page>
[10 marks]
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Question 6: (Compulsory Graded online activity): The compulsory graded activity linked to Lesson 3 (refer to MNG4801 module site)must be included in assignment 01 as Question 6. This activity contributes towards the total mark of assignment 01 and cannot be captured or graded separately. Follow these instructions:
➢Go to the discussion forum on the myUnisa site titled “Graded activity:Strategic direction” (Assignment 1: Question 6)” and complete the gradedactivity (instructions are in Lesson 3).➢Insert (not embedded file) three (3) screenshots of the answers you haveprovided to the three online questions that were posted on the discussion forumactivity in your assignment. NB: Make sure we can see your name next to yourpost on the screenshot as proof that you answered the question.
[12 marks]
Question 7: Reflection questions
Briefly answer these reflection questions:
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Do you feel that you have achieved the learning outcomes in the assignment?
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In what way did this assignment contribute to your understanding of the course andconcepts?
[5 marks]
Technical requirements:
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Table of contents
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Short overall introduction to assignment
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Structure, academic writing style
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Short overall conclusion to the assignment
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Technical specifications
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In-text references Harvard method
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List of references Harvard method
[5 marks]
[Total: 70]