MS-91

Management Programme

ASSIGNMENT
SECOND SEMESTER
2015

MS-91: Advanced Strategic Management

School of Management Studies

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
MAIDAN GARHI, NEW DELHI 110 068

ASSIGNMENT

Course Code

MS-91

Course Title

Advanced Strategic Management

Assignment Code

MS-91/TMA/SEM-II/2015

Coverage

All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 31st October, 2015 to
the coordinator of your study centre.

1. Define corporate policy and explain the policy formulation process.

2. Read the case study on Corporate Governance at TISCO. Highlight the policies and
practices adopted by TISCO which appeal to you most and what suggestions would you
like to offer for TISCO to adopt good Corporate Governance practices.

3. What are the various pricing strategies available/suitable for different market structures?
Discuss.

4. Describe the techniques which have been developed to enhance creativity.

5. Discuss the nature of Corporate Philanthropy and the relevance of Strategic Philanthropy
for business organizations.

6. Write short notes on the following:

a) Business Ethics and Internal Environment
b) Competitive Advantage and R&D