Answer ALL the questions in this section.

QUESTION $1(20$ Marks$)$

Loadshedding has been plaguing South Africa since $2008.$ It has progressively intensified and is affecting businesses as

detailed in the article above.

With reference to the article, discuss the relationship between strategic risk and organisational success.

QUESTION $2(20$ Marks$)$

Using any examples from the article as the basis of your answer, recommend how the leaders of these organisations should

deal with the risks that their entities face.

SECTION B $[60$ MARKS$]$

Answer ANY THREE $(3)$ questions in this section.

QUESTION $3(20$ Marks$)$

Assume that you are the CEO of an organisation of your choice that is in decline. With the passage of time, the organisation

has seen a decrease in its overall performance, effectiveness, and competitiveness. Sales have plunged, market has been

lost and customers are unhappy with the organisation. In response to this situation, you and your executive team have

decided to pursue a turnaround strategy to return the organisation to it former competitiveness.

With this scenario in mind and using examples, discuss how you would ensure that the turnaround strategy is successful.

QUESTION $4(20$ Marks$)$

Organisations operate within the business environment namely the micro$-$environment, the market environment, and the

macro$-$environment. The market and macro environments are external to the organisation. Using relevant examples,

explain how an organisation benefits from examining the external environment.

QUESTION $5(20$ Marks$)$

Naspers is a multinational media and technology company headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa the company has

made investments in emerging industries such as e$-$commerce, Internet services and online classifieds. One of its most

notable investments is in Tencent Holdings, a Chinese multinational conglomerate and one of the world$$s largest technology

companies. Naspers$$ investment in Tencent has been highly successful and has helped the company become one of the

largest technology investors globally.

Takealot is an e$-$commerce company which has seen significant growth in South Africa in recent years. Takealot offers a

wide range of products, including electronics, fashion, home appliances, and more, and provides convenient and efficient

delivery services across the country. The company has been able to successfully compete in this market by offering a userfriendly website, a wide product selection, competitive pricing, and reliable customer service. Takealot is a leading online

retailer in South Africa

Consider the scenarios of Naspers and Takealot as presented above. Recommend the strategic options available to both

companies given the market conditions they are operating in$.$

QUESTION $6(20$ Marks$)$

The strategic management process begins with formulation, followed by implementation and evaluation. Strategy gurus

agree that the implementation stage is the most challenging phase of the strategic management process. Do you agree with

this assertion? You are required to use examples in your answer.

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