DMBA305 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

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SESSION	JAN-FEB 2026
PROGRAM	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
SEMESTER	III
COURSE CODE & NAME	DMBA305 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

 

 

Assignment Set – 1

 

Q.1. Discuss the types of strategies with suitable examples. Explain PESTEL analysis.

Ans 1.

Types of Strategies

The term “strategic” refers to a longer-term program of action that is developed to achieve organizational goals. Strategies can be classified into three levels: corporate, functional, and business.

Corporate-level strategy defines the range and direction of the organization. Three types of strategies are stabilization strategy, growth strategy, and retrenchment strategy. A growth strategy involves expanding business operations either internally or through acquisitions. For instance, Amazon has consistently pursued its growth plan by diversifying into retail, cloud computing, and streaming services. The stability

 

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Q.2. How does Porter’s Five Forces model aid in analysing competitive dynamics within an industry? Provide a detailed examination of each force, supported by examples from a specific industry or company.

Ans 2.

Porter’s Five Forces Model

Porter’s Five Forces model, developed in 1979 by Michael Porter in 1979, is a tool for strategic analysis that can be designed to study the competition attraction and intensity of an industry. The model focuses on five external forces that shape competition and influence profitability. This model is illustrated with the Indian e-commerce industry to provide an example.

 

 

Q.3. What is strategic control, and how does it differ from operational control in terms of its scope, focus, and objectives? Discuss. Discuss BCG Matrix.

Ans 3.

Strategic Control vs Operational Control

Strategic control is the way by which top management monitors the progress towards long-term objectives, evaluates changes in the environment, and adjusts strategy when noticeable deviations are observed. It’s proactive and focuses on if the strategy remains valid in a changing environment.

Control of operations, by contrast involves controlling day-today activities as well as short-term performance to ensure the specific processes and tasks are

 

Assignment Set – 2

 

Q.4. Discuss the steps involved in business continuity plan. What are the three major types of strategic alliances organizations form for the purpose of developing a competitive advantage? Describe in detail.

Ans 4.

Steps Involved in a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

The Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a document designed to be proactive that outlines how an organization can continue to function during as well as after major disruptions like natural disaster, cyberattack, or pandemic.

Step 1 is Risk Assessment. The organization identifies potential threats and vulnerabilities that may affect operations, including natural events, IT failures, supply chain disruptions, as well as pandemics.

Step 2 is Business Impact Analysis (BIA). The purpose of this step is to evaluate the possible effects of every identified risk on critical business functions as well as revenue streams and

 

Q.5. Examine the key business strategies employed by multinational corporations (MNCs) to succeed in global markets?

Ans 5.

Key Business Strategies of Multinational Corporations in Global Markets

Multinational companies (MNCs) have operations across a variety of nations and have to face the double challenge of achieving global efficiency as well as being local responsive. To succeed in global markets MNCs employ a variety of well-defined strategies.

1. Global

 

Q.6. Write notes on the following: Business Ethics   Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Ans 6.

Business Ethics

Business ethics is applying ethical principles and moral guidelines in business decisions, activities, and relationships. It outlines what is ethical or unconformable behaviour in the commercial environment and outlines how businesses behave towards employees, customers, suppliers,