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BMP6002

The document outlines the Semester Two Examination for the BSc (Hons) Business Management program at the University of Bolton, specifically for the Strategic Management module (BMP6002) scheduled for May 10, 2023. It includes instructions for candidates, detailing a compulsory question worth 40 marks and five additional questions from which candidates must answer any two, each worth 30 marks. The questions cover various aspects of strategic management, including the need for a strategic management process, sustainable competitive advantage, innovation, strategic management models, and environmental competitive assessment tools.

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BMP6002

The document outlines the Semester Two Examination for the BSc (Hons) Business Management program at the University of Bolton, specifically for the Strategic Management module (BMP6002) scheduled for May 10, 2023. It includes instructions for candidates, detailing a compulsory question worth 40 marks and five additional questions from which candidates must answer any two, each worth 30 marks. The questions cover various aspects of strategic management, including the need for a strategic management process, sustainable competitive advantage, innovation, strategic management models, and environmental competitive assessment tools.

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UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

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BSc (Hons) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

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SEMESTER TWO EXAMINATION 2022/2023

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

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MODULE NO: BMP6002
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Date: Wednesday 10 May 2023 Time: 2.00 – 4.00
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: Section 1: The question in this


section is compulsory.
(40 marks)
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Section 2: Answer any two


questions. All questions in this
section carry equal marks.
(30 marks)
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University of Bolton
Greater Manchester Business School
BSc (Hons) Business Management
Semester 2 Examination 2022/2023
Strategic Management
Module No. BMP6002

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Section 1: Compulsory question to be answered by all:

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1. Critically explore the need for organisations to adopt a Strategic Management
Process when managing their strategic position in light of factors such as
complexity and uncertainty. Where possible use case study examples to support
points you put forward. (40 marks)

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Section 2: Answer any two from the following:

1. Using examples from the literature critically assess the factors which best
facilitate the assessment and delivery of Sustainable Competitive Advantage
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(SCA) for an organisation. (30 marks)

2. Critically evaluate the benefits, costs and risks of using ‘innovation’ to drive
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long-term organisational development, illustrating your answer with examples


of how this approach to formulating and deploying strategy works in practice.
(30 marks)

3. Critically explore the term ‘Strategic Management’. Using examples as


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appropriate, discriminate between prescriptive and emergent models and


explain the factors affecting the successful application of each model.
(30 marks)

4. Compare and contrast two tools available to managers to assess the


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environmental competitive position of an organisation. Comment critically on


the benefits and limitations of each model/approach and apply your response
in context where possible
(30 marks)
5. Critically evaluate the application of a Strategic Market Based Approach to
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organisational strategy (using relevant theory). Apply your answer in context


where possible
(30 marks)

END OF QUESTIONS

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