MBA Capstone Portfolio: Management Competencies and Learning Outcomes

PORTFOLIO 1
MBA CAPSTONE PORTFOLIO
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PORTFOLIO 2
Table of Contents
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................3
Part A: Activities Completed....................................................................................................................3
Part B: Self Reflection Commentary and Criticism on Activities and Learning Outcome..................7
Part C: Self Reflection Commentary and Criticism on Learning Outcome from Teamwork...........12
Bibliography............................................................................................................................................16

PORTFOLIO 3
Introduction
This portfolio outlines that various management competencies that I have acquired in this
course, through various instructional means such as lectures, secondary research and group
discussion. The portfolio covers selected 12 learning activities from various business
management component covered within the 11 weeks of learning.
Part A: Activities Completed
Week 1
In this week, we established that the integration of theoretical skills and applied skills is
required in order to develop practical skills. This however, is only possible if one is able to digest
new information and use in deciding whether they will modify their existing assumptions or
belief, which is the essence of reflective skills. A combination of these skills results into a
strategic mindset, which may lend a business some competitive advantage as one is able to view,
assess and develop a future for their businesses. (Inamdar & Ronald, 2013)
Week 2
In this week, we looked at competitive advantage through using business knowledge. We
underscored the ability for one to recall past business knowledge they have acquired and solve
problems using various theoretical lenses as being integral in creating a business’ competitive
advantage (Kachra & Schneitz, 2008). Equally, important is the ability to use quantitative and
qualitative information in solving problem and in the process integrating both hard and soft
skills.
Week 3

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In this week, we examined how firms can gain competitive advantages through specific
competencies such as strategic marketing and strategic operations. I learnt that strategic
marketing is a comprehensive activity that provides business with competitive advantage through
addressing components such as positioning, differentiation, promotion, social media, placement,
branding, product proposition and the use of social media. A combination of these elements is
integral in ensuring that a product is competitive at the market place (Nijssen & Frambach,
2013).
Week 4
In this week, we examined how firms can develop their competitive advantage through
growth and innovation. I learnt that organizational growth comes in various forms such as
structurally through acquisition and people; through profitability; through increasing the market
share and through the innovation of new products and services. I also learnt that employees play
an integral role in organizational innovation given that they interact with the customers in some
aspects and understand the problems that they are experiencing. Through working in teams,
employees can thus brainstorm innovative ideas that can bring the company some competitive
advantage (Back, Enkel, & Krogh, 2007).
Week 5
In this week, we focused on the use of business intelligence to achieve competitive
advantage for our business organizations. This entailed a study of business models and tools,
such as business analytics and business models. I learnt that business analytics are involves a
procedural exploration of the data about an organization through collection and analysis. I also
learnt that business models are plans geared at achieving successful business operations,