A Comprehensive Assignment Report – Unit 804 Strategic Direction in Cross-Border and Global Business

Introduction

This unit will allow senior strategic managers to explore the influences and impacts upon cross-border and global policy and strategy. It will support improvements in setting direction, the approach to and in forecasting the success of cross-border or global policy and strategy.

Learning Outcomes

Scenario

Learners may use their own employment context, or that of another organisation with which they are very familiar, to base their assignment. However, in the case that they are not able to do so, please use the below scenario:-

You are a strategic manager in a leading international retail company. Your line manager has tasked you with preparing a 3500 word report on the strategic direction of the company. It is expected that you will shed light on the factors that influence and impact on strategic direction of an organisation in cross-border business context. You have been tasked with the following 5 key tasks as a part of this project.

• Evaluation of the factors that influences upon policy and organisational strategies in cross-border context
• Assessment of the roles of relevant partners in the formulation of interorganisational strategy
• Evaluation of the impact of economic factors in cross border or globalorganisational policy objectives and strategy
• Propose improvements to cross-border and global organisation strategy, planning and implementation
• Comment on how future trends and events can and will influence cross border and global organisational policy and strategy

A detailed breakdown of these 5 tasks is given below.

Task 1: Evaluation of the factors that influences upon policy and organisational strategies in cross-border context

In this task you are required to evaluate the factors that influences upon policy and organisational strategies in cross-border context by completing the following sub-tasks;

1.1 Critically review and assess the relationship between different partners in the development of policy and its impact on cross border and global organisational strategy

1.2 Critically evaluate the contribution of economic, political and social factors to the development of cross border and global organisational policy and strategy

1.3 Critically assess and evaluate the role of domestic, national, and multinational interests in the translation of policy in cross border and global organisational strategy

LO’s covered: 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3
Suggested word count: 800 words

Task 2: Assessment of the roles of relevant partners in the formulation of inter-organisational strategy

In this task you are required to assess the roles of relevant partners in the formulation of inter-organisational strategy in cross-border context by completing the following sub-tasks;

2.1 Identify and evaluate the policy position of different partners involved in the development and implementation of inter-organisational strategy

2.2 Evaluate tensions and conflicts of interest in the roles of different partners, and propose innovative solutions to enhance relationships and outcomes in order to achieve a coherent output

2.3 Develop models which support inter-organisational working and which respect the integrity of partner organisations and their political, moral, social and economic stance and differences

LO’s covered: 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
Suggested word count: 800 words

Task 3: Evaluation of the impact of economic factors in cross border or global-organisational policy objectives and strategy

In this task you are required to evaluate the impact of economic factors in cross border or global-organisational policy objectives and strategy by completing the following sub-tasks;

3.1 Critically identify and assess key economic drivers

3.2 Critically evaluate the impact on existing policy and strategy commitments of the finance and funding of operational activities arising from new cross border or global strategic and policy imperatives

3.3 Propose and critically assess ways of funding unexpected operational activities which will need to meet cross border or global organisational policy and strategic commitments

LO’s covered: 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3
Suggested word count: 800 words

Task 4: Propose improvements to cross-border and global organisation strategy, planning and implementation

In this task you are required to propose improvements to cross-border and global organisation strategy, planning and implementation by completing the following sub-tasks;

4.1 Review and critique current methods and theories of cross border and global organisational strategic planning and implementation

4.2 Propose original and innovative alternatives to improve cross border and global organisational communication co-ordination, strategic planning and operational implementation, and critically evaluate their likely impact

LO’s covered: 4.1 and 4.2
Suggested word count: 800 words

Task 5: Comment on how future trends and events can and will influence cross border and global organisational policy and strategy

In this task you are required to comment on how future trends and events can and will influence cross border and global organisational policy and strategy by completing the following sub-tasks;

5.1 Research and critically review authoritative, quantitative and qualitative data and sources to identify relevant political, social, economic, technological and moral trends which may affect short, medium and long-term interorganisational policy and strategy

5.2 Use current concepts, theories and methodologies to forecast likely future events which will affect and be affected by cross border and global policy and strategy

5.3 Propose alternative and innovative solutions that challenge perceived wisdom to achieve better outcomes from the process of cross border and global organisational policy and strategy formulation

LO’s covered: 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3
Suggested word count: 500 words

Learning outcomes covered in the assessment:
LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4 and LO5

Learners are required to complete all tasks.

Assignment Guidelines

All work must be submitted in a single electronic document (.doc file). This should go to the tutor, and Centre Manager/Programme Director, plus one hard copy posted to the Centre Manager.

The assignment must be the Learner’s own work and not copies of theories or models. Direct quotes should be kept to a minimum, and shown in inverted commas. Models described and other quotes used must be properly attributed and referenced as appropriate. Learners must acknowledge or reference any sources that have been used to complete the assignment, listing reference
material and websites used.

Overall word count guide: 3500

Plagiarism and Collusion

In submitting the assignment Learner’s must complete a statement of authenticity confirming that the work submitted for all tasks is their own. The statement should also include the word count.

Plagiarism and collusion are treated very seriously. Plagiarism involves presenting work, excerpts, ideas or passages of another author without appropriate referencing and attribution. Collusion occurs when two or more learners submit work which is so alike in ideas, content, wording and/or
structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have been mere coincidence.

Appendices

Separate Appendices should not be used. Any published secondary information such as annual reports and company literature should be referenced in the main text of the assignment but not included.

Confidentiality

Where a Learner is using organisational information that deals with sensitive material or issues, they must seek the advice and permission from that organisation about its inclusion. Where confidentiality is an issue, Learners are advised to anonymise their assignment report so that it cannot be attributed to that particular organisation.

Word Count Policy

In total, the assignment report should be approximately 3500 words. Learners must comply with the required word count, within a margin of +10%. These rules exclude the index (if used), headings and information contained within references and bibliographies. When an assessment task requires learners to produce presentation slides with supporting notes, the word count applies to the supporting notes only.

Referencing and Professionalism

A professional approach to work is expected from all learners. Learners must therefore identify and acknowledge ALL sources/methodologies/applications used. The learner must use an appropriate referencing system to achieve this. Marks are not awarded for the use of English; however, the learner must express ideas clearly and ensure that appropriate terminology is used to convey accuracy in meaning.

Submission of Assignments

All work to be submitted on the due date as per Centre advice.
All work must be submitted in a single electronic document (.doc file). This should go to the tutor, and Centre Manager/Programme Director, plus one hard copy posted to the Centre Manager.

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