Use the above scenario and below questions to create an executive summary. Dont answer questions. Just create executive summary.  1. Recommend an appropriate name for the company, along with a brief background on the  company. Indicate and describe, providing full details, one of the new products or  services that the company intends to offer in the Textile, Clothing and Footwear sector.  Pictorial representation can be included where required of the product/service. (Students  are encouraged to use their creativity here).  2. Develop a strategic vision and mission for the business. Compose three (3) financial and  three (3) strategic objectives for the business. Discuss three (3) habits of a strategic  leader which are important to business strategy as discussed in the course. 3. Based on each category of alternative organizational strategies discussed in the course, select one (1) strategy from each of the categories which you and your team can pursue to  ensure success applicable to the scenario presented. Explain clearly how the product/  service being offered would be actioned through each category. 4. As discussed in the course, identify four (4) conditions for sustainable competitive  advantage which align best with your business. Justify your rationale.  5. You and your team intend to market and sell the product both locally and regionally.  Discuss all strategies as discussed in the course, after which you will suggest one (1) international strategy that the team can pursue to ensure success. Clearly outline three (3) benefits and three (3) limitations of this strategy to the business.  6. Being a start-up company, identify the key levels of organizational strategies, as  discussed in the course that you and your team should focus on. Identify the various  decision-makers across the various organizational levels.  7. Assess the three (3) stages of the strategy-formulation framework as discussed in the  course. This must be linked to the product/ service the business intends to offer. In each  stage you are required to include one (1) tool in your assessment.

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Peter is considering operating a local business in the textile, clothing and footwear sector. Peter
has completed research into the operations of similar businesses both locally and regionally and 
intends to market and sell his products both at the local and regional level at the same time. Peter 
understands that to shape the business’s overall strategy there are various strategic drivers both 
internally and externally which must be considered and wants expert advice on these drivers 
relevant to his business. He is also struggling with deciding on the best structure for the 
organization, as well as the most effective ways of marketing his products to ensure that they are 
more attractive to buyers than the current options. Peter is considering a strategic alliance but is 
not sure if to form links among non-competitive firms or associate with firms in an un-related 
activity. He is also aware that even other types strategic alliances exist but does not have a good 
grasp on this area to make an informed choice. Peter is aware of internal and external tools which 
businesses use to understand the operating environment but is unsure which ones are feasible for 
his business or will provide the most relevant information. Peter wants to go global in the future. 
He was listening to a radio program and they mentioned that there are drivers that shape strategies 
when persons are considering going global but he is not familiar with what these are. Whilst Peter 
has a lot of ideas, he recognizes the need for help to ensure his success.

 

Referencing the scenario above, and following the guidance provided by 
the Strategic consultant, Peter, and his team are now prepared to proceed with finalizing their 
business plan to launch their company. Considering how competitive the business sector is 
today, it is important that they are aware of their alternative organizational strategies. It is 
also important that they understand how to develop a sustainable competitive advantage, so 
as to remain financially viable. The group is considering utilizing the strategy formulation 
framework to aid in developing the company and its products. Further to discussion with the 
Strategic Consultant, Peter is aware that there are certain habits that strategic leaders must 
encompass but is not sure what they are. 

Use the above scenario and below questions to create an executive summary. Dont answer questions. Just create executive summary. 

1. Recommend an appropriate name for the company, along with a brief background on the 
company. Indicate and describe, providing full details, one of the new products or 
services that the company intends to offer in the Textile, Clothing and Footwear sector. 
Pictorial representation can be included where required of the product/service. (Students 
are encouraged to use their creativity here). 

2. Develop a strategic vision and mission for the business. Compose three (3) financial and 
three (3) strategic objectives for the business. Discuss three (3) habits of a strategic 
leader which are important to business strategy as discussed in the course.

3. Based on each category of alternative organizational strategies discussed in the course,
select one (1) strategy from each of the categories which you and your team can pursue to 
ensure success applicable to the scenario presented. Explain clearly how the product/ 
service being offered would be actioned through each category.

4. As discussed in the course, identify four (4) conditions for sustainable competitive 
advantage which align best with your business. Justify your rationale. 

5. You and your team intend to market and sell the product both locally and regionally. 
Discuss all strategies as discussed in the course, after which you will suggest one (1)
international strategy that the team can pursue to ensure success. Clearly outline three (3)
benefits and three (3) limitations of this strategy to the business. 

6. Being a start-up company, identify the key levels of organizational strategies, as 
discussed in the course that you and your team should focus on. Identify the various 
decision-makers across the various organizational levels. 

7. Assess the three (3) stages of the strategy-formulation framework as discussed in the 
course. This must be linked to the product/ service the business intends to offer. In each 
stage you are required to include one (1) tool in your assessment.
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