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` -Critically explain the three forms of restructure.In your answer detail why firms restructure, giving a comprehensive example for each form.Provide an explanation of the errors firms should avoid when restructuring. You should include references to current strategic management academic journals and examples of competing firms-.
Strategic Management – Group Assignment
1. Introduction
2. The relationship between strategic management and3 forms of restructure: Corporate level strategy = diversification by merger and acquisition = restructure
3. Detail the 3 forms of restructure:
- Downsizing
- Downscoping
- Leveraged buyouts
Why firms restructure, example of each form
4. Articulate the advantages and errors of each of the 3 types of restructure and their effects upon corporate competitive performance (increase or decrease performance of firms) by examples from the industry (choose some companies to be examples)
5. Demonstrate an engagement with the body of knowledge and fundamental issues surrounding restructure by providing reference to academic literature (references) in the field to support critical comment
6. Conclusion
Word count - 5500.
Written Assignment (Written Reports 1400 words)
Running a profitable business during periods of rapid economic growth and predictable demand is not difficult. However, as the environment becomes more turbulent and competitive there is a need to have not only a well developed business strategy (including well developed supporting plans) but also good managers to make it happen.
The goal of a manager is to improve organisational performance to ensure that the resources (capital, people, organisation and technology) are being efficiently and effectively employed. Fayol described the activity of management as four functions being planning, organising, leading and controlling.? ?
Question: Describe how planning, organising, leading and controlling are linked and how they influence an airline's organizational (Qantas airways) performance in a turbulent and competitive world? ( at lease 10 referencs)
Qantas airways
1. Planning (350 words)
2. Organising (350 words)
3. Leading (350 words)
4. Controlling (350 words)