a. The Tshole Trust exclusively owns rights to all use in Botswana. Performance over the pastfew years have shown that following characteristics: Market Attractiveness – High Competitive position – StrongUsing the Portfolio Matrix recommend and justify to the Trustees what strategic path the Trustshould take. (4 marks)b. The strategic management in a contemporary organisation fulfils three major roles. Discussand articulate two (2) of them. (4 marks).

a. The Tshole Trust exclusively owns rights to all use in Botswana. Performance over the pastfew years have shown that following characteristics: Market Attractiveness – High Competitive position – StrongUsing the Portfolio Matrix recommend and justify to the Trustees what strategic path the Trustshould take. (4 marks)b. The strategic management in a contemporary organisation fulfils three major roles. Discussand articulate two (2) of them. (4 marks).

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ISBN:9781305969308

Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter8: Strategy Formulation And Execution

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