a. The Tshole Trust exclusively owns rights to all use in Botswana. Performance over the past few years have shown that following characteristics: • Market Attractiveness - High • Competitive position - Strong Using the Portfolio Matrix recommend and justify to the Trustees what strategic path the Trust should take. (4 marks) b. The strategic management in a contemporary organisation fulfils three major roles. Discuss and articulate two (2) of them. (4 marks)

a. The Tshole Trust exclusively owns rights to all use in Botswana. Performance over the past few years have shown that following characteristics: • Market Attractiveness - High • Competitive position - Strong Using the Portfolio Matrix recommend and justify to the Trustees what strategic path the Trust should take. (4 marks) b. The strategic management in a contemporary organisation fulfils three major roles. Discuss and articulate two (2) of them. (4 marks)

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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