Critically evaluate the external and internal environments using appropriate tools and identify potential intended strategies for the organisation. Are there any steps which the organisation should take now in case there is another global crisis in the next 2 to 5 years? (800 words)
b. If a global recession was to occur in the next year, are there any emergent strategies which you would recommend? (400 words; 10 marks You will need to justify your use of tools and techniques)
Question 2
c. Evaluate the purpose of strategic planning and decision making within an organisation. You should evaluate and distinguish between intended, emergent and realised strategies and consider the alternative approaches to how strategy can be viewed and strategic planning undertaken within an organisation. (approx. 1600 words)
Question 3.
d. Organisational change is notably difficult to implement successfully. One of the implications of the global recession is that firms may have to re-evaluate and rationalise. For the SMT provide an analysis of what organisational change may mean to the company. (approx. 1200 words)