ASSIGNMENT

Course Code : MS - 11

Course Title : Strategic Management

Assignment Code : MS-11/TMA/SEM – I/2016

Coverage : All Blocks

Note: Attempt all the questions and submit this assignment on or before 30th April, 2016 to the coordinator of your study centre.

1. How do political-legal forces present an opportunity and threat to a particular organization? Explain with the help of an illustration.

2. Choose an organization that has multiple business units. Categorize each business unit in the a) BCG framework b) GE framework

3. Select an organization of your choice following differentiation strategy. Now analyze as to how this strategy has helped the organization to develop competitive advantage over its competitors.

4. Explain the linkage between the corporate-level strategy, business-level strategy and functional strategies giving examples.

5. How do ethics and values help the organization in developing a sound corporate culture? Discuss with the help of suitable examples.