Overview
CAREFULLY
• This is a group assignment. Each group must submit one assignment through Blackboard.
• The assignment must be submitted on Blackboard in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format only via the designated submission folder.
• Assignments submitted through email will not be accepted.
• Students are advised to present their work clearly, professionally, and in a well-organized manner. Marks may be deducted for poor presentation. This includes completing all required information on the cover page.
• Students must clearly indicate the question numberbefore each answer.
• Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
• Avoid plagiarism. The assignment must be completed in your own words. Copying from other students, websites, AI-generated content without proper acknowledgment, or any other sources without appropriate referencing will result in ZERO (0) marks. No exceptions.
• All answers must be typed using Times New Roman, 12-point font, with double line spacing. Pictures or screenshots containing text instead of typed answers will not be accepted and may be treated as plagiarism.
• Submissions without the required cover page will NOT be accepted.
Learning Outcomes:
• CLO 1: Recognize the basic concepts and terminology used in Strategic Management.
• CLO 3: Explain the contribution of functional, business and corporate strategies in the competitive advantage of the organization.
• CLO 4:Distinguish between different types and levels of strategy and strategy implementation.
• CLO 5: Demonstrate how executive leadership is an important part of strategic management.
• CLO 6: Communicate issues, results and recommendations coherently, and effectively regarding appropriate strategies for different situations.
Assignment Question(s):
Choose a real-world strategic alliance between two firms from either the national or international market. Based on your selected case, answer the following questions.
1. Briefly introduce the two firms involved in the strategic alliance, including their industry, country of origin, size, and market position. (4 Marks)
2. Identify the type of strategic alliance formed between the two firms and explain the reasons for establishing it. (4 Marks)
3. Explain how the firms managed their organizational cultures following the strategic alliance. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the approach used. (4 Marks)
4. Evaluate the success of the strategic alliance. Support your answer with appropriate evidence and examples. (4 Marks)
5. Provide practical recommendations for the managers of both firms to enhance their competitiveness and maximize the benefits of the strategic alliance. (4 Marks)
Support all your answers with reliable academic references and cite them using the APA (7th edition) citation style.
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