Assignment: By using the Apple Inc. Case study provided, prepare a report.

Task 1. Understand the role of strategic business planning in organisations 1(a) Critically appraise processes by which organisations identify their goals and values Explain the characteristics of strategic business management and planning process
1.1

1(b)

1.2

Task 2. Understand the impact of internal and external factors on organisations 2(a) Critically evaluate the impact and influence of the external environment on organisational business management and planning strategies by using classic and contemporary models. Systematically examine the influence of organisational governance requirements and critically evaluate the impact of stakeholder interests in shaping organisational business management and planning strategies Explain how organisations forecast change in order to shape strategic options and how organisation respond to environmental factors including macro and micro level.
1.3, 2.1

2(b)

2.2, 4.2

2(c)

2.3, 4.1, 4.3

Task 3. Understand the strategies that organisations use to achieve competitive advantage 3(a) Systematically analyse means by which an organisation positions itself to outperform its competitors
3.1

3(b)

Critically evaluate appropriate strategies for emerging, maturing and declining competitive positions

3.2

3 (c)

Critically assess the impact of risk factors on strategic business management activities

3.3

Assignment guidelines:
Combine your findings into a single report and submit the above in the form of a structured business report of approximately 5000 words. The written academic report that is properly structures and contains: Title page Statement of Own Work Table of contents Main body of the report References Appendices (if necessary)

You should ensure that you refer to the relevant module concepts and theories to demonstrate your understanding of the relationship between theory and practice. The total word count for this assignment should be 5000, plus or minus 10%

Submission requirements:
In addition to a hard copy you are required to submit a soft copy which is virus free. You must complete the statement that it is your own work and submit a plagiarism report.