Question One (30 Marks)
Critically analyse the extent to which DAK’s organisation structure influenced its overall business strategy. Utilise relevant organisational structures to enhance your discussion.
Question Two (30 Marks)
In your view, was DAK a competitive business? Using relevant theory/theories assess DAK’s competitiveness across the globe and suggest the strategies DAK can utilise to remain competitive.
Question Three (30 Marks)
Taking into consideration DAK’s plans to open its factories in China, were culture and socio-economic context is dramatically different, analyse how DAK could prepare its managers for this new challenge? . Based on the three questions how do I write the table of content for the essay?
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Question One: Influence of DAK's Organisational Structure on Business Strategy
2.1 Overview of DAK's Organisational Structure
2.2 Analysis of the Impact of Organisational Structure on Business Strategy
2.2.1 Hierarchical Structure
2.2.2 Flat Structure
2.2.3 Matrix Structure
2.2.4 Network Structure
2.3 Evaluation of Organisational Structure's Influence on DAK's Business Strategy
3. Question Two: Assessment of DAK's Competitiveness
3.1 Theoretical Frameworks for Assessing Competitiveness
3.1.1 Porter's Five Forces Model
3.1.2 Resource-Based View
3.1.3 Dynamic Capabilities
3.2 Examination of DAK's Competitiveness Across the Globe
3.3 Suggested Strategies for DAK to Enhance Competitiveness
4. Question Three: Preparation of DAK's Managers for Opening Factories in China
4.1 Understanding the Cultural and Socio-Economic Context in China
4.1.1 Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
4.1.2 Cultural Intelligence
4.1.3 Socio-Economic Factors in China
4.2 Analysis of Challenges and Recommendations for Managerial Preparedness
4.2.1 Cross-Cultural Training
4.2.2 Local Hiring and Knowledge Transfer
4.2.3 Continuous Learning and Development
5. Conclusion
6. References
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
1. Background of DAK and its business strategy
2. Purpose of the essay
2. Analysis of DAK's Organisational Structure and its Influence on Business Strategy
1. Explanation of DAK's organisational structure
2. Assessment of the extent to which the structure influenced DAK's business strategy
3. Utilisation of relevant organisational structures to enhance the discussion
3. Assessment of DAK's Competitiveness across the Globe
1. Discussion of relevant theories on business competitiveness
2. Evaluation of DAK's competitiveness using the identified theories
3. Suggestions of strategies DAK can utilise to remain competitive
4. Analysis of DAK's Preparation for Opening Factories in China
1. Examination of the cultural and socio-economic differences between DAK's current operations and China
2. Discussion on the challenges DAK's managers may face in the new context
3. Analysis of how DAK could prepare its managers for this new challenge
5. Conclusion
1. Summary of key findings from the analysis
2. Recommendations for DAK moving forward
6. References
Please note that the table of contents provided is just a guide and can be adjusted according to the specific structure and content of your essay.
To write a table of contents for your essay based on the three questions, you can follow this structure:
1. Introduction
- Background information on DAK
- Purpose of the essay
- Overview of the three questions
2. Question One: Influence of DAK's organization structure on business strategy
- Explanation of relevant organizational structures
- Analysis of how DAK's organization structure influenced its business strategy
- Discussion on the extent of the influence
3. Question Two: Assessment of DAK's competitiveness
- Introduction to relevant theories on business competitiveness
- Evaluation of DAK's competitiveness in the global market
- Suggested strategies for DAK to remain competitive
4. Question Three: Preparation of DAK's managers for opening factories in China
- Discussion on the cultural and socio-economic differences between China and DAK's current locations
- Analysis of how these differences may impact DAK's managers
- Recommendations on how DAK can prepare its managers for the new challenge
5. Conclusion
- Summary of the key points discussed in the essay
- Final assessment of DAK's overall business strategy, competitiveness, and preparedness for opening factories in China
6. References
- List of sources cited in the essay
Note: The table of contents should accurately reflect the content and structure of your essay. Make sure to refer back to it while writing to ensure you cover all the necessary points.