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College of Administrative and Financial Sciences
Assignment 3
Deadline: 30/11/2019 @ 23:59
Course Name: Strategic Management Student’s Name: Course Code: MGT 401 Student’s ID Number: Semester: I CRN: Academic Year: 1440/1441 H For Instructor’s Use only
Instructor’s Name: Students’ Grade: Marks Obtained/Out of Level of Marks: High/Middle/Low Instructions – PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY
- The Assignment must be submitted on Blackboard (WORD format only) via allocated folder.
- Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
- Students are advised to make their work clear and well presented, marks may be reduced for poor presentation. This includes filling your information on the cover page.
- Students must mention question number clearly in their answer.
- Late submission will NOT be accepted.
- Avoid plagiarism, the work should be in your own words, copying from students or other resources without proper referencing will result in ZERO marks. No exceptions.
- All answered must be typed using Times New Roman (size 12, double-spaced) font. No pictures containing text will be accepted and will be considered plagiarism).
- Submissions without this cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning outcomes:
1) Gain insights into the strategy-making processes of different types of organizations (Lo 1.7)
2) Understand issues related to strategic competitive advantage in organizations (Lo 2.2)
3) Identify appropriate strategies for different situations (Lo 3.1).
Assignment Questions: (5 Marks)
From Saudi or Middle East market, select an example of partnership between two companies (acquisition, collusion, joint venture, value-chain partnership, mutual service consortium, licensing arrangement…) and answer the following questions:
1) Briefly present the two companies, members of partnership (Industry, location, size, competitors, activities…). (Max 400 words)- (1Mark)
2) What is the kind of this partnership and what are its main reasons? (1Mark)
3) What are the issues brought up by the companies during partnership? (1Mark)
4) Evaluate the competitive advantage of the partner- companies. (1Mark)
5) What is the method used by the partner-companies to manage the organizational culture? underline the pros and cons of this method.(1 Mark)
Notes:
- The chosen example must be from real market and the partnership already done.
- Answers must be clear, precise and concise.
- Using terminology developed in your course will be highly valued.
- Limit Words of the assignment: Maximum 1500 words.
- All instructions mentioned in the cover page must be respected.
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RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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