OCR F297 Strategic Management Case Study Thread 2012

I'm struggling to grasp the idea of structure in my essays..what is the best way to structure these sort of essays that we will get in the exam????
..ive got the knowledge its just that i dont know how to start and to keep it consistent x
e.g.
intro including a Definition e.g. what is diversification? or what is a stakeholder and define it
point 1
point 2
point 3
point 4
point 5
conclusion- do you state which option is the best here?
this is in terms of a 20 marker
within making the points what do i include?
e.g. Point 1- refer to the case study material, state your point, the implication/effect it has on SLSL whether it be short term long term, positive or negative, how SLSL will respond (if making a decision) is it feasible etc.
I REALLY NEED HELP so i'll be most grateful if anyone could respond to this
thanks in advance.

This is my first attempt at a response to Question 10 in the revision pack which is about the macroeconomic influences that will affect SLSL's ability to achieve its revenue objective.

http://getrevising.co.uk/resources/discuss_how_changes_in_macroeconomic_factors_might_affect_the_ability_of_slsl_to_achieve_its_revenue_objective

@Maheen17
@Moyosola

Thank you very much for your help i really appreciate it guys
i've just received an APT guide so i can send it to anyone who needs it by email if you PM me your email address.

I'm currently writing up an answer for the question: Evaluate the option of diversifying into lettings management for SLSL
if anyone has answered this question does anyone have any key points to raise for this particular question

@Maheen17
@Moyosola

Thank you very much for your help i really appreciate it guys
i've just received an APT guide so i can send it to anyone who needs it by email if you PM me your email address.

I'm currently writing up an answer for the question: Evaluate the option of diversifying into lettings management for SLSL
if anyone has answered this question does anyone have any key points to raise for this particular question

Hey has anyone got any model answers or help on how to answer the following questions:

"Discuss how changes in macroeconomic factors might affect the strategic behaviour of SLSL?"
"Discuss how the strategic direction of SLSL might be affected by the opening of another estate agency in Stamton?"

I've been getting a bit confused over the differences between strategic management, strategic behaviour and strategic direction... do they all mean the same thing in terms of strategic management? Or are they different? Thanks!

I think they all mean the same thing, just as long as "strategic" is in the question. By "strategic", we know that they are talking about the long-term options SLSL is considering, those will be:
- Moving into Market Harworth as a fourth branch or replacement.
- Moving away from the high street to become an online only estate agent, and
- Diversifying into lettings management.

For "Discuss how changes in macroeconomic factors might affect the strategic behaviour of SLSL?", I think you'll be looking at issues regarding the state of the economy (boom or downturn in the housing/lettings market - so in terms of diversifying into Lettings Management, you might be looking at issues surrounding a downturn in the lettings market, so if there is a predicted downturn, it may not advisable for SLSL to diversify, therefore they might need to look into other options to increase their revenue, etc.. And also issues like lower unemployment, so people's security level in their jobs might cause them to be willing to spend more money, so they might be able to afford the deposit required to obtain mortgages - the effect of this may be that the housing market will see a rise, so SLSL's revenue might increase).

For "Discuss how the strategic direction of SLSL might be affected by the opening of another estate agency in Stamton?", if another estate agency opens in Stamton, SLSL's competition will be increased, so you might have to discuss possible issues that may arise with this, etc.

Hope this makes sense.

Hi.

Is there any chance anyone can tell me what the correct answers for the critical path analysis in SLSL?

confused!!!


thanks

hey

does anyone if the apt notes critical path analysis is right because zig-zag resources have a different answers.

does anyone know which one the correct one is?

thank you

Zig Zag are wrong. Stick with APT, its definitely the best pack out the bunch.

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Zig Zag are wrong. Stick with APT, its definitely the best pack out the bunch.

Hi.
I am doing f297 as an external candidate. I have got the Apt notes and that is ALL I am revising from.

Is there any thing else I should be using?

If anyone has got an materials they can send me I would be really grateful

Thank you


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