MBA501: Dynamic Strategy: Stakeholder Strategy and Portfolio Analysis

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of stakeholder strategy development and portfolio analysis, tailored for an MBA501 assignment. The report begins with a participant information sheet template, focusing on the impact of motivation on job performance within Google, highlighting research methodology and ethical considerations. The core of the assignment involves two parts: stakeholder strategy development and portfolio analysis. Part 1 requires identifying generic strategy programs for four Facebook stakeholders and recommending suitable strategies, including implementation plans. Part 2 necessitates a portfolio analysis using BCG, GE-McKinsey, and Synergy matrices, based on a provided case study with performance and market data. The assignment integrates workshop discussions and case studies to provide a holistic approach to strategic management, emphasizing practical application and critical analysis of business scenarios.

University of Northampton
Faculty of Business & Law
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET TEMPLATE
STUDY TITLE
The title of the study is “The impact of motivation on the job
performance of the employees in an organisation: A case study of
Google”
INVITATION PARAGRAPH
We request you to please take part in the research that is being conducted
on the research of the impact of motivation on the job performance of the
employees in an organisation: A case study of Google. The participation is totally
voluntary and we request you to go through the different kinds of the
characteristics of the research and the participation clauses. We request you to
take a thorough analysis of these elements and decide on your participation.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY?
The purpose of the research is to identify the factors and activities that act
as an impact on the motivation of job performance of employees. The purpose is
to focus the study on Google, one of the best and reputed organisations in the
world.
WHY HAVE I BEEN INVITED TO PARTICIPATE?
As mentioned in the research the use of the interview method has been
used in the following research. The participants were selected based on their
leads in the department that they manager.
DO I HAVE TO TAKE PART?
The decision to take part in the research is completely voluntary and does
not need any strong commitments. The participants are free to decide on their
participation and are also free to leave the research at any point of time.
Therefore the participants have the freedom to make their own calls of
participating in the research.
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO ME IF I TAKE PART?
The following research will use primary research technique with interview
being its focus.
WILL MY INFORMATION IN THIS STUDY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?
The research data will be kept confidential and will not be shared at any
cost specifically. The research information will be used anonymously keeping the
names of the sources confidential.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I WANT TO TAKE PART?
The participation will use the most important business unit to make the
most of the business organization in a proper and effective manner. The
participant selection will be based totally on the experience possessed from
leading the departments at Google.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH STUDY?
The results of the research will be published in some of the articles as well
as journal papers. The publish of the research will ensure the success of the
research in a proper and effective manner.
THANK YOU
I will be thankful to you for taking out time to consider the information
sheet and read it carefully. I am thankful to you for taking the time to go through
the sheet from your busy schedule.
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