strategic Planning Assignment, Program: MBA All points are to be discussed in 2000 to 2400 words. Plagiarism (copy and paste from the internet or other resources) should not exceed 20%. $$$$$$$$$ The

strategic Planning Assignment, Program: MBA All points are to be discussed in 2000 to 2400 words. Plagiarism (copy and paste from the internet or other resources) should not exceed 20%. $$$$$$$$$ The
Subject: Strategic Planning Strategic Planning Assignment You have successfully gained a junior management role in the UK in an organization called Vista, which is a multi-national company. This is an interesting time for the business as it has decided to review its mission, vision and strategic direction. In this process the Board wishes to involve staff at various levels in the organization and it has established a series of teams which will look at the strategy and feedback their work to the Board. You have been asked to join Team Singapore which is comprised of staff from across the company. It will work virtually before meeting in Singapore for a final face to face session. This is an exciting opportunity for your personal and career development and you are keen to make the most of it. Task 1 In preparation for the first virtual meeting you decide to make detailed notes in which you: explain organizational vision, mission, strategy and business plans and the relationships between them explain how external factors affect organizations and how changes in the external environment affect organizational strategy evaluate how stakeholder expectations influence organizations LO1 AC 1.1 LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Task 2 At the first virtual meeting of the team all members have been asked to make an individual contribution, which will be circulated to other team members prior to the next meeting. Your task is to provide a document which: analyses the mission and vision statements of named organizations. To gain a merit grade you must have a further section in the document which: evaluates the impact of a named organization’s vision and mission on its strategy. To gain a distinction grade you must add another section to the document which: analyses how external influences affect organizational strategy in a named organization. LO 1 AC 1.2, 1M1, 2D1 Task 3 Following the virtual meeting you have been asked to review an organization’s strategy and business plans as this may influence thinking for Vista’s future direction. Produce a presentation with accompanying notes which: explains the importance of review in developing organizational strategy and business plans. evaluates the tools which can be used to review organizational strategy and business plans To gain a merit grade your presentation must also: review the position of an organization in its current market using appropriate tools. To gain a distinction grade your presentation must also: analyse the competitive strengths and weaknesses of an organisation’s current business strategy and business plans. LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2, 3M1, 3D1 Guidelines for assessors The assignments submitted by learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by the assessment criteria for the unit. To achieve a merit or distinction grade, the learners must demonstrate that they have achieved all the criteria set for these grades. Where work for the pass standard is marginal, assessors can take account of any extension work completed by the learners. The suggested evidence listed below is how learners can demonstrate that they have met the required standards. Task number LOs and AC Suggested evidence PASS Suggested additional evidence MERIT Suggested additional evidence DISTINCTION 1. LO1 AC 1.1 & LO2 AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 The learner must give a clear explanation of the terms which are listed in AC 1.1 differentiating between them and explaining their interrelationship. The learner should provide an evaluation of how stakeholder expectations can influence organisational strategic planning looking at the evidence from different perspectives and making valid conclusions. The explanation of the affect of external factors and how changes in the environment impact on organisations must be detailed. Learners must ensure there is a broad range of evidence presented including examples to illustrate the points which are made. 2. LO1 AC 1.2 & 1 M1, 2D1 The organisations used for the analysis of vision and mission statements must be named. The analysis must be detailed with examination of the different points made demonstrating clarity. 1 M1 The learner must carry out a clear evaluation of the impact of the mission and vision statements of a named organisation showing 2 D1 The learner must analyse how external influences affect and can compromise organisational strategy in a named organisation. the relationship and impact on strategy. LO3 AC 3.1, 3.2 & 3 M1, 3D1 The learner must produce a presentation and supporting notes, which provide a full explanation of the importance of review in developing organisational strategy and business plans. The explanation must show a comprehensive understanding of the review process and its application. In addition, the learner must provide a balanced evaluation of the tools which can be used to review organisational strategy and business plans leading to judgements. 3 M1 The learner must, within the presentation and supporting notes, demonstrate a comprehensive review of an organisation’s position in its current market using appropriate tools. 3 D1 The learner must within the presentation and supporting notes, analyse the competitive strengths and weaknesses of an organisation’s current business strategy and business plans. In the analysis, the learner should examine different points in detail demonstrating a full understanding of the chosen organisation’s strategy and plans. The choice of organisation is critical in ensuring the learner is able to provide sufficient evidence at the right depth.