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Assessment Information Subject Code: GB580 Subject Name: Strategic Management Assessment Title: Individual case study Due Date: – 7th January Assessment Description - Individual assignment - Case study You are a strategic analyst for a large consulting firm and specialise in the analysis of Australian companies. You have been asked by your manager to write a report analysing an Australian company’s underlying strategy that has resulted in it moving some of its activities offshore with the loss of a number of local jobs. Note: You are allowed to choose any Australian company. In your analysis you are required to: Evaluate the external issues that are affecting the company and have driven it to employ a strategy that has resulted in moving jobs offshore. Analyse the internal issues that are making the company consider moving jobs offshore as part of its strategy. Identify the stakeholders in this company and discuss how the shift of offshore activities will affect these stakeholders. Explain why a number of jobs will continue to be based in Australia and the associated implications You are expected to use a minimum of 10 references. As a guide these must be authoritative and comprise: At least 6 academic articles/papers Up to 2 text books (including the prescribed text). Up to 3 other authoritative sources of your choice. Please note: Wikipedia, Slideshare, Businessballs, BizEd, Mindtools and other non-academic sources are not considered to be authoritative and will bring low marks if used. If in doubt, please consult your lecturer.