BTEC Edexcel Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership

Case Study/Assignment Activity

Unit/Learning Outcome Unit 1: Strategic Leadership & Management LO A-C

Group/Individual Activity Individual Activity Issue Date 3-10-2022

Assessor Name Dr. Rahul Shiledar Hand in Date 18-10-2022

Learning Outcome

LO A- Understand the concept of strategicleadership and management

LO B – Understand Strategic Leadership & Management in Practice

LO C- Understand the role of Strategic Leadership & Management in delivering Organizational Change

Case Study / Scenario and the Tasks Involved in respect to the Case Study / Scenario

Assume that you are newly appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of a multinational company and are in
the business of the Company you choose for this case study. The Company is entering into the Saudi Arabian
and Brazilian markets.
In this assignment you are expected to design, prepare and present a strategy to the Board of Directors of
your Company. The strategy must include a leadership vision that will support the business objectives and
development of the Company in the next 5 years. The strategy must also include the changes required to be
made in the current leadership team considering the sensitivity of the new geographical areas that the
Company is expanding in.

Task 1: Critically examine contemporary and seminal theories, concepts and models related to strategic
leadership and management (A.1)
Task 2: Critically discuss the relationship between an organisation and strategic leadership and management
(A.2)
Task 3: Assess contemporary contexts and challenges forstrategic leaders and managers (A.3)
Task 4: Critically evaluate the role of strategic leaders andmanagers in delivering competitive advantage (A.4)
Task 5: Critically discuss performance management as astrategic tool for leaders and managers (B.1)
Task 6: Analyze the equality and diversity challenges presentedto strategic leaders and managers (B.3)
Task 7: Evaluate the impact of morals, ethics and organisational culture on the behavior of strategic leaders
and managers (B.4)
Task 8: Discuss the relationship between organisationalstrategy and change (C.1)
Task 9: Critically evaluate change as a process and as aconcept (C.2)
Task 10: Critically discuss current and emerging approaches tochange implementation (C.3)
Important Instructions

Word Process the assignment using font 'Calibri', size '11 points' and convert the same to PDF document before submission.
An Essay of approx. 4000 words. The reference list is not included in the word count
Provide proper referencing and all referenced material should be appropriately quoted.
Use the Harvard Referencing System for referencing and provide complete bibliography.
Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity in your work submission.

At any cost, plagiarism should not cross more than 5%.

Your answers or evaluations must be based on the fact mentioned in the case.