STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

ASSIGNMENT

INSTRUCTIONS:

Digital Assignment Instructions: 

1. The two assignments form a critical building block towards your exam. By
completing the two assignments, you will form a basic skill to answer the exam
questions, which are drawn up in the exact same format. In fact, assignment
questions have been drawn from previous exam papers
2. The assignment carry 100 marks.
3. The assignment consists of two questions of which you are required to answer both. 
4. The first assignment carries 40% with 8 pages to write.
5. The second assignment carries 60% with 12 pages to write.
6. You have one month to complete and submit the assignments.
7. Submit your answer electronically to the following email address provided:
1. Gracious Phiri <gphiri@keystoneuoa.com>
8. Answer each question by using the following format: 
a. Table of content 
b. Question no and title of the question 
c. Introduction 
d. Problem statement and objective 
e. Literature review 
f. Discussion of the solution to the problem statement. 
g. Conclusion 
h. Reference list 
9. Ensure that you use Harvard referencing, using at least 10 sources per answer. In
order to understand the Harvard referencing method, you need to study the research
methodology guidelines provided with your first study pack. In addition, you must
attend the online lectures related to research methodology. Timetables for online
lectures are published at the beginning of each month.
8. Guidelines for the digital file are as follows: 

Guidelines:  No of pages: 
Cover page with your name, student number, contact details and 1 
title of question you selected to answer 
Question answer  Table of content  1 
1. Introduction to the answer  8/12
2. Problem statement 
3. Objectives 
4. Methodology 
5. Literature review 
6. Discussion of solution to the problem
statement 
7. Conclusion 

References  1
   

9. Prescribed materials must form the basis of your answer. You may further consult
any source if the source is correctly referenced. Your prescribed material will then
count as one of your references. Remember that you can quote the same
reference multiple times in your answer. It then still counts as one reference. 
10. Do not copy from other students as this will lead to immediate disqualification. 
11. Do not commit plagiarism.  Any plagiarism detected will result in immediate
disqualification. 
12. Marks will be allocated as follows: 

Subject knowledge  Facts, examples, description, explanation  30% 

Logical thinking  Capable of independent reasoning and 30% 
application of cause-and-effect principles 
Presentation  Title page, numbering, and general outlay 10% 
such as fonts, margins, formatting, etc. 
Language proficiency Grammar, writing style, spelling  10% 
and style 
Referencing and Proof that the student is familiar and capable 20% 
plagiarism  of using the Harvard-style referencing 
Total  100% 
 QUESTION 1 (8 pages, 40 marks) 

There is a saying that “happiness is a positive cash flow”. To achieve a positive cash flow is
not an easy task, and the financial manager is closely involved to monitor the cash flow of a
business.
Select a business of your choice and then explain all the elements of its cash flow, how they
impact on cash flow, and how this cash flow management eventually contributes to the
wealth creation of the selected business.

QUESTION 2 (12 pages, 60 marks) 

                     
The key success factor for a business is to create wealth for its stakeholders.  If wealth
creation fails, the business will eventually fail. 

As a financial manager, you should be aware of the various stakeholders and their wealth
needs.  Therefore, select a business of your choice, and then provide an overview of each
stakeholder and how you as a financial manager will establish and manage their wealth
creation. 

END OF ASSIGNMENTS.