1.1. Edgars, under the leadership of Grant Pattison reverted to its original business level

(competitive) strategy. Identify this competitive strategy and evaluate the competitive

strategy in terms of its contribution to the organisation's objectives. (15)

1.2. Edcon was saved because there was something salvageable there.

Identify and critically discuss the defensive strategies put in place to save Edcon. (15)

1.3. Grant Pattison led the Edcon turnaround

Critically evaluate and discuss Edcon's CEO Grant Pattison's strategic

leadership role. (15)

1.4. Going forward, Grant Pattison wants to ensure there is organisational alignment and that

strategy implementation is achieved through organisational architecture

With reference to this, critically discuss organisational alignment, strategy implementation

and organisational architecture as critical components of the strategic management

process.