Sample Business Studies Research Paper on The role of leadership in strategic management

1.  Introduction

 

Welcome to Assessment (3) of the Strategy course, a part of your Master of Business Administration Program. The objective of this assignment is to develop a detailed research report on a case study, which should be relevant to the area of strategic management.

 

2.  Course Learning Outcomes

 

# CLOs P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 QFE CL

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CLO1 Critically appraise a detailed body of knowledge

of recent developments in strategy and strategic management.

 

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  KN4, SK2, AR3, SD1 (CLS1), (CLS2), (CLS5)
CLO3 Critically apply advanced skills required in research, analysis, evaluation of complex ideas, information, concepts and/or activities related

to strategy.

 

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KN1, SK4, AR3, RC1

CLO4 Synthesize advanced problem-solving skills to analyse highly complex issues with incomplete data and develop innovative solutions and proposals relevant to strategy and strategic

management.

   

 

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KN2, SK3, AR2, RC2, SD3

  1. Assessment

31. Assessment Requirement:

Develop a research report that covers the most significant theories/concepts relevant to strategy related to an UAE company of your choice, using research analysis skills and knowledge acquired in class, and submit a detailed research report of approx. 2,000 words (+/-250).

 

  1. Highlight the chosen organization’s current strategies to gain a competitive advantage in the UAE (CLO1- 5 Marks)
  2. Critically analyze the chosen organization’s macro environment using the PESTEL Analysis. Subsequently, evaluate the factors in favor of the organization that can help it to achieve its goals and (CLO3- 10 Marks)
  3. Evaluate the organization’s internal scenario using SWOT analysis. Subsequently, propose new strategies the organization can adopt to achieve an improved competitive advantage and become a market leader in UAE Market. (CLO 4- 25 Marks)

 

  • Terms of Reference.

As a GUIDE ONLY, this section outlines some of the aspects you may consider significant given the brief shown above. Your report should include:

 

Submit your assignment in Microsoft Word only. No other file types will be accepted.

  • Note that the plagiarism limit is 25%.

Standard academic presentation is required, including:

  • Introduction and Conclusion
  • Concise and appropriate language
  • Fully referenced using the (APA) method, containing all sources used for each piece of work
  • Unless advised otherwise, all work should be spaced at 1.5, and handed in via the LMS
  • Use the (Times New Roman) font, regular style and font size (12)
  • Insert page numbers

4.  Recommended Reading

Text Books:

Grant, R. M. (2019). Contemporary Strategy Analysis (10th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

 

Readings:

Bindra, S., Parameswar, N., &  Dhir,  S.  (2019).  Strategic  management:  The  evolution  of  the  field. Strategic Change, 28(6), 469-478.

Jabbar, A. A., & Hussein, A. M. (2017). The role of leadership in strategic management. International Journal of Research-Granthaalayah, 5(5), 99-106.

Wright, E. W., Hillon, Y. C., Garrido-Lopez, M., & Fowler, D. (2019). A new scorecard for strategic planning. Journal of Business Strategy.

 

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