Adhering to Academic Guidelines, and Proper citing relevant
literature.
RELIABLE, RESEARCHED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GIVEN
GUIDELINES ALWAYS!
MNG3701
Strategic Planning IIIA
Compliance with academic guidelines and standards.
Thorough research that explores various facets of the topic
Clear and concise writing. Proper grammar, syntax, and language use.
In-depth critical analysis of theories, concepts, and evidence.
Alignment of content with the research question or objective.
Proper citation of relevant literature.
Thorough proofreading and attention to formatting details.
Have the Confidence knowing the work you are buying is compliant with academic guidelines and
standards and proper citations of relevant literature.
MNG3701 Assignment 1 Semester 1 Due: 26th March 2024
, MNG3701 Answers to Assignment 1 (26th March 2024)
RELIABLE, RESEARCHED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GIVEN
GUIDELINES ALWAYS!
Questions:
1. In the context of responsible management, responsibility focuses on
stakeholder engagement with the aim to optimise stakeholder value.
Discuss the concept of stakeholders. Your discussion should include the
following:
• Narrow and broader view of stakeholders.
• Examples of stakeholders and how MTN adds value to its stakeholders
2. Discuss MTN’s Commitment towards the SDGs. Your discussion should
alsoindicate whether the MTN group a responsible organisation or not.
3. MTN is not just doing “business as usual”, but it is deliberately steering the
organisation into the direction of its strategic goals.
a) Formulate a SMART goal for MTN.
b) Explain how the goal formulated in a) above meets the SMART principle.
4. MTN’s purpose is to enable the benefits of a modern connected life for
everyone.
a) Differentiate between a purpose statement, vision statement and mission
statement.
b) Formulate a vision statement for MTN.
c) Evaluate the vision statement in b) above to determine whether it meets the
requirements of a good vision statement.
Introduction
MTN Group, a leading telecommunications company in Africa and the Middle East,
has embarked on a journey to not only expand its market presence but also to
contribute significantly to the communities it serves. This report delves into MTN's
strategic approach to stakeholder engagement, its commitment to the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs), the formulation and evaluation of a SMART goal, and
the differentiation and development of its corporate statements.
MTN Group's strategic endeavours underscore a dual focus: expanding its market
presence and making a meaningful impact on the communities within its operational
footprint. This comprehensive approach has positioned MTN as a pivotal player in
the telecommunications sector across Africa and the Middle East. This report
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