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CONTEMPORARY STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Instructions to candidates:
a) Time allowed: Three hours (plus an extra ten minutes’ reading time at the start – do not write anything
during this time)
b) Candidates are required to answer BOTH questions, which relate only to the GOOGLE case that has been
pre-issued
c) Marks for each question are shown in [ ]
d) You are allowed to bring into the examination up to two pages (four sides) of A4 notes. Your
prepared notes will count for 15% of the overall marks for this unit. These notes should be handed
in and securely attached to your answer script at the end of the examination period
You are to assume the role of senior management of GOOGLE and you are requested to write a strategic
management report to assist with developing the strategic future of the organisation. (Note: A standard report
format is acceptable.)
1. Your strategic management report should:
a) effectively utilise the secondary research from the draft working notes and apply FOUR strategic
management frameworks/models to critically analyse and establish the current ‘position’ that
GOOGLE finds itself in (i.e. whether the company is in a good/bad/reasonable position to pursue
different/new options or strategies). Briefly highlight the reason for using each particular model. [28]
b) identify THREE future strategies derived and justified from the analysis above. [7]
c) provide a brief summary including possible limitations of using secondary research. [5]
(A total of 5 marks will also be awarded for report structure, readability and legibility)
2. a) Critically evaluate your suggested THREE future GOOGLE strategies, using relevant criteria such
as suitability, feasibility and acceptability, and select the best strategy with your reasoned
justification. [15]
b) Provide a detailed account of how the selected best strategy should be implemented, with
consideration of resource implications and a Gantt chart for timescales, in order for it to build a
competitive advantage and contribute to a successful and sustainable company future. [15]
c) Provide a brief summary to conclude. [5]
(A total of 5 marks will also be awarded for report structure, readability and legibility)