FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND LAW

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

APRIL 2021 ASSIGNMENT 2: INTAKE 32

BHIR304: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Instructions
1. All assignments must be typed using New Times Roman font size 12, 1.5 line
spaced, referenced using 6th Edition APA Guidelines, justified both sides, include a
standardized cover page and uploaded as a SINGLE PDF file.
2. It is the responsibility of the student to upload their assignments in time to avoid
inconveniences due to internet failure, system failure, power outages or any other
unforeseen circumstances. NO submission extensions will be granted by the
Department after the deadline.
3. All queries for this assignment must be directed to the Course Leader.
4. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Credit will be given for well written and
referenced assignments. Please refer to the Tutorial Letter and other resources for
more information on academic writing.
5. Answer one question only. Choose Either question 1 or question 2.

ASSIGNMENT 2

Question 1

Most organisations in Zimbabwe fail to achieve goals at implementation. With reference to

an organisation of your choice and giving specific examples identify and discuss how the
eight principles of strategic implementation can be applied to achieve organisational goals.
(50 marks)

Or

Question 2
Discuss how M. B. Porter’s “5 Forces” can be applied to achieve competition. (50 marks)