strategic and change management

1.1 Undertake a SWOT analysis of a challenger bank and a traditional 'big four' bank. (16) 1.2 \"The big four banks have long operated as if they were an informal cartel\". Do you agree with this View? Justify your answer. (6) 1.3 Evaluate the business model of the challenger banks mentioned in the article. (12) 1.4 Critically discuss the 'entry' strategies of the challenger banks. (9) 1.5 "it will be the big four who will bear the brunt of the industry disruption\". About this view: 1.5.1 Discuss. with reasons, the strategies the 'big four' banks should adopt. (8) 1.5.2 Discuss the elements of change management that the 'big four' banks should undertake to counter the threat of the challenger banks. (9) REGENT BUSINESS SCHOOL (nee)- July 2019 so MASTER OF BUSINESS ADHINISTRATION - ACADEMIC AND ASSESSMENT CALENDAR - DISTANCE QUESTION TWO [20] A strategy is a course of action to which valuable resources will be committed. The future of the organisation may be altered because of it; survival may be at risk. Strategy is implemented through the organisational architecture of an organisation. With reference to this: 2.1 Discuss the reasons why strategy is crucial to an organisation and explain why strategic intent may be regarded as the rst indispensable step in the strategic management process (5) 2.2 Discuss the relationship between organisational structure. control systems. incentives and culture regarding the implementation of strategy. (12) QUESTION THREE [20] \"Corporate social responsibility is a hard-edged business decision. Not because it is a nice thing to do or because people are forcing us to do it.... Because it is good for our business\" (Niall Fitzgerald - Deputy Chairman of Thomson Reuters and former CEO of Unilever) With reference to the above, critically discuss the business case for corporate social responsibility (08 R) and environmentally sustainable business practices