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Strategic Management
NMIMS Internal Assignment
Jun 2025 Examination
Question 1 Evaluate the potential risks and benefits of Tata Motors pursuing a differentiation strategy in the electric vehicle market?
(10 Marks)
Question 2 (A) XYZ Retail, a well-established chain of grocery stores in India, is facing increased competition from both traditional brick-and-mortar supermarkets and online grocery platforms. The entry of new online grocery players, aggressive price wars among existing retailers, and growing bargaining power of customers have put pressure on XYZ Retail’s profitability.
Given Porter’s Approach to Industry Analysis, analyze any one of the six competitive forces which could be impacting XYZ Retail’s business. Also discuss what strategies can XYZ Retail adopt to mitigate these competitive pressures?
(5 Marks)
Question 2 (B) A multinational conglomerate, TechNova Group, operates in various industries, including consumer electronics, renewable energy, and healthcare technology. Recently, the company’s corporate headquarters has identified a strategic opportunity to acquire MedTech Solutions, a firm specializing in AI-driven diagnostic tools. The leadership at TechNova believes that this acquisition could create synergies across its
healthcare technology and consumer electronics divisions. However, some executives
express concerns that TechNova lacks deep expertise in medical devices and Regulatory compliance, which could lead to inefficiencies in managing MedTech Solutions.
As a corporate strategist at TechNova, apply the concept of corporate parenting to assess whether this acquisition aligns with TechNova’s corporate strategy. Briefly discuss what factors should TechNova evaluate to determine if this move will create value or destroy value for the company?
(5 Marks)
Assignment Marks: 20
