Explain how external factors affect organisations and how changes in the external environment affect organisational strategy.

Part 1

In preparation for the first virtual meeting you decide to make detailed notes in which you:

explain organisational vision, mission, strategy and business plansand the relationships between them
explain how external factors affect organisations and how changes in the external environment affect organisational strategy
evaluate how stakeholder expectations influence organisations

Part 2

At the first virtual meeting of the team all members have been asked to make an individual contribution, which will be circulated to other team members prior to the next meeting. Your Part is to provide a document which:

analyses the mission and vision statements of named organisations.

To gain a merit grade you must have a further section in the document which:

evaluates the impact of a named organisation`s vision and mission on its strategy.

To gain a distinction grade you must add another section to the document which:

analyses how external influences affect organisational strategy in a named organisation.

Part 3

Following the virtual meeting you have been asked to review an organisation`s strategy and business plans as this may influence thinking for Vista`s future direction.
Produce a presentation with accompanying notes which:

explains the importance of review in developing organisational strategy and business plans.
evaluates the tools which can be used to review organisational strategy and business plans

To gain a merit grade your presentation must also:

review the position of an organisation in its current market using appropriate tools.

To gain a distinction grade your presentation must also:

analyse the competitive strengths and weaknesses of an organisation`s current business strategy and business plans.