MBA5909

STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Duration: 3 Hours October/November 2023

First Examiner: Dr SW Nhlabatsi

Second Examiner: Prof PD Rwelamila
External Examiner: Mr R Hindle

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CASE STUDY:
UBER SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - CONTEXTUAL LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE
BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION DURING COVID-19

QUESTIONS:

After the multiple business model adaptations during the COVID-19 period, Alon Lits has
managed to convince the Chief Executive, Dara Khosrowshahi to adopt project management
to move Uber Sub-Saharan Africa into a contemporary Project - Oriented Organisation (POO),
enabling continued adaptation of the business model in the future, as a response to changing
customer needs.

In your capacity as a Strategic Project Management expert consultant, you have been formally
approached by the Chief Executive to work with Alon Lits to present a proposal at the next
EXCO meeting on the following:

1. As motivation describe how the influence of the Uber Sub-Saharan Africa senior
management enabled the ability to pivot the strategy during COVID-19. [20 Marks]

2. What type of organization structure should Uber Sub-Saharan Africa be, and why.
[20 Marks]

3. Which partnerships and alliances set up during COVID-19 should Uber Sub-Saharan
Africa adopt for its future business model. Explain why. [15 Marks]

4. Which partnerships and alliances set up during COVID-19 should Uber Sub-Saharan
Africa not adopt after COVID. Explain why. [15 Marks]

5. What are 3 critical things that Uber Sub-Saharan Africa should do to become a
contemporary POO. [30 Marks]
[Total = 100 Marks]

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Instructions:
Please read the case study carefully and make sure that the above assignments are presented
with sufficient motivation on issues of why and how. The aim is to help the Uber global EXCO
to make an informed decision on the way forward.

Credit will be given for clear demonstration of good understanding of Strategic Project
Management fundamentals. Unsupported arguments should be avoided.

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