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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q6c – Professional Practice and Codes of Ethics

Identifying and explaining two limitations of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.

The OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, as an international statement of principles about corporate governance, establishes minimum acceptable standards of corporate governance. However, like any such document on corporate governance, it has several limitations.

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Identify and explain TWO (2) limitations of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.
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Identifying and explaining two limitations of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.

  • SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Niikai Shito Limited (NSL)

The OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, as an international statement of principles about corporate governance, establishes minimum acceptable standards of corporate governance. However, like any such document on corporate governance, it has several limitations.

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Identify and explain TWO (2) limitations of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q6b – Controlling Risk

Explaining two key roles the Board of Directors should play in risk management and internal controls at NSL.

Risk management and internal controls are largely the responsibility of management at NSL. However, the Board of Directors has a role to play.

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Identify and explain TWO (2) key roles the Board of Directors of NSL should play in relation to risk management and internal controls in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Ghana Code of Best Practices for Corporate Governance.
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Explaining two key roles the Board of Directors should play in risk management and internal controls at NSL.

  • SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Niikai Shito Limited (NSL)

Risk management and internal controls are largely the responsibility of management at NSL. However, the Board of Directors has a role to play.

Required:
Identify and explain TWO (2) key roles the Board of Directors of NSL should play in relation to risk management and internal controls in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Ghana Code of Best Practices for Corporate Governance.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q6a – Professional Practice and Codes of Ethics

Understanding agency costs avoided by NSL and the role of the non-executive director as per Higgs Guidance.

NSL’s current corporate governance structure consists of three executive directors and one non-executive director, with the CEO serving as the chairman of the board. The board, as presently constituted, may have its strengths and weaknesses.

Required:
i) State and explain TWO (2) agency costs that the company would avoid as postulated by Agency Theory of corporate governance that “agency costs do not exist when the owners and the managers are exactly the same individuals.”
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ii) Explain TWO (2) roles that the non-executive director, Daniel Aidoo, ought to play on the board as identified by the document, Higgs Guidance (2003), to strengthen NSL’s board.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Niikai Shito Limited (NSL)

Understanding agency costs avoided by NSL and the role of the non-executive director as per Higgs Guidance.

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NSL’s current corporate governance structure consists of three executive directors and one non-executive director, with the CEO serving as the chairman of the board. The board, as presently constituted, may have its strengths and weaknesses.

Required:
i) State and explain TWO (2) agency costs that the company would avoid as postulated by Agency Theory of corporate governance that “agency costs do not exist when the owners and the managers are exactly the same individuals.”
(5 marks)

ii) Explain TWO (2) roles that the non-executive director, Daniel Aidoo, ought to play on the board as identified by the document, Higgs Guidance (2003), to strengthen NSL’s board.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q5b – Sources of Finance

Explaining three advantages of issuing convertible bonds for NSL and investors/bondholders.

To defer dilution of the Martinsons’ shareholding of NSL, they have agreed to issue a 10-year convertible bond to new investors/bondholders.

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Explain THREE (3) advantages of issuing convertible bonds to NSL and to investors/bondholders, respectively.
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Explaining three advantages of issuing convertible bonds for NSL and investors/bondholders.

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To defer dilution of the Martinsons’ shareholding of NSL, they have agreed to issue a 10-year convertible bond to new investors/bondholders.

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Explain THREE (3) advantages of issuing convertible bonds to NSL and to investors/bondholders, respectively.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q5a – International Financial Management

Determine forward rates using interest rate parity and calculate the NPV for an international investment project.

In connection with the proposed investment in the United Kingdom by NSL for shito production in that country, the shareholders require information to make the final investment decision.

Required:
i) Using the interest rate parity formula/equation, determine the forward rates/future spot rates at the end of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.
(4 marks)

ii) Calculate the net present value(s) for the project at the beginning of 2024 that will determine whether the project should be accepted by the shareholders. Advise the shareholders whether they should accept and proceed with the project or reject it.
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Determine forward rates using interest rate parity and calculate the NPV for an international investment project.

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In connection with the proposed investment in the United Kingdom by NSL for shito production in that country, the shareholders require information to make the final investment decision.

Required:
i) Using the interest rate parity formula/equation, determine the forward rates/future spot rates at the end of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.
(4 marks)

ii) Calculate the net present value(s) for the project at the beginning of 2024 that will determine whether the project should be accepted by the shareholders. Advise the shareholders whether they should accept and proceed with the project or reject it.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q4c – Controlling Risk

Identifying and explaining four production resource planning needs to manage production capacity challenges.

It is evident that NSL has capacity challenges, and this has impacted the decision to expand to other markets. To succeed, NSL must plan to obtain the resources that it will need each year to meet the required capacity levels.

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Identify and explain FOUR (4) production resource planning needs that NSL should focus on to effectively manage its production capacity challenges.
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Identifying and explaining four production resource planning needs to manage production capacity challenges.

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It is evident that NSL has capacity challenges, and this has impacted the decision to expand to other markets. To succeed, NSL must plan to obtain the resources that it will need each year to meet the required capacity levels.

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Identify and explain FOUR (4) production resource planning needs that NSL should focus on to effectively manage its production capacity challenges.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q4b – Strategy Implementation

Outlining and explaining the four main stages of human resource planning for NSL's growth.

With the company’s audacious expansion plans, it must also plan for its human resource needs to effectively respond to the expected growth. David Martinson, the Finance and Administration Manager, needs advice on how to plan for the company’s human resource needs.

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Outline and explain FOUR (4) main stages in the human resource planning process.
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Outlining and explaining the four main stages of human resource planning for NSL's growth.

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With the company’s audacious expansion plans, it must also plan for its human resource needs to effectively respond to the expected growth. David Martinson, the Finance and Administration Manager, needs advice on how to plan for the company’s human resource needs.

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Outline and explain FOUR (4) main stages in the human resource planning process.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q4a – Controlling Risk

Identifying and explaining the role of three stakeholders in corporate risk management.

Risk management is critical for the success of every organization, including NSL. Responsibilities for effective risk oversight and management within NSL do not depend on only one stakeholder group.

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Identify and explain the role of THREE (3) stakeholders as identified by the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) guidelines on responsibilities for the oversight and management of corporate risk (2010).
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Identifying and explaining the role of three stakeholders in corporate risk management.

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Risk management is critical for the success of every organization, including NSL. Responsibilities for effective risk oversight and management within NSL do not depend on only one stakeholder group.

Required:
Identify and explain the role of THREE (3) stakeholders as identified by the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) guidelines on responsibilities for the oversight and management of corporate risk (2010).
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q3 – Functional Strategies

Identifying and explaining factors that contribute to the effectiveness of shared management teams in improving organizational performance.

The approach to leadership and management that NSL has adopted in managing the business is one of working closely as a team to get work done. This is often referred to as shared management teams. In shared management teams, management responsibility is distributed between individuals in a team or organization in such a way that the members of the team manage each other.

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Research into shared management teams has identified several factors that contribute to the effectiveness of such a team and its ability to improve performance. Identify and explain FIVE (5) of those factors in relation to NSL.
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Identifying and explaining factors that contribute to the effectiveness of shared management teams in improving organizational performance.

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The approach to leadership and management that NSL has adopted in managing the business is one of working closely as a team to get work done. This is often referred to as shared management teams. In shared management teams, management responsibility is distributed between individuals in a team or organization in such a way that the members of the team manage each other.

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Research into shared management teams has identified several factors that contribute to the effectiveness of such a team and its ability to improve performance. Identify and explain FIVE (5) of those factors in relation to NSL.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q2 – Methods of Development

NSL's adoption of backward and forward vertical integration through farming and retailing in Kumasi.

Although the company’s core business is the production of shito, it has diversified into farming/cultivating some of its inputs and is also contemplating the idea of retailing shito to customers by renting gondola in supermarkets in Kumasi by 2025.

Required:
a) Clearly identify and explain the integration strategy the company is adopting by going into cultivating some inputs and the proposal to go into retailing in Kumasi.
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b) Explain to the Martinsons FOUR (4) potential weaknesses or disadvantages the company may or is likely to suffer with the integration strategy identified in (a) above.
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NSL's adoption of backward and forward vertical integration through farming and retailing in Kumasi.

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Although the company’s core business is the production of shito, it has diversified into farming/cultivating some of its inputs and is also contemplating the idea of retailing shito to customers by renting gondola in supermarkets in Kumasi by 2025.

Required:
a) Clearly identify and explain the integration strategy the company is adopting by going into cultivating some inputs and the proposal to go into retailing in Kumasi.
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b) Explain to the Martinsons FOUR (4) potential weaknesses or disadvantages the company may or is likely to suffer with the integration strategy identified in (a) above.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q6c – Professional Practice and Codes of Ethics

Identifying and explaining two limitations of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.

The OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, as an international statement of principles about corporate governance, establishes minimum acceptable standards of corporate governance. However, like any such document on corporate governance, it has several limitations.

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Identify and explain TWO (2) limitations of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.
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Identifying and explaining two limitations of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.

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The OECD Principles of Corporate Governance, as an international statement of principles about corporate governance, establishes minimum acceptable standards of corporate governance. However, like any such document on corporate governance, it has several limitations.

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Identify and explain TWO (2) limitations of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q6b – Controlling Risk

Explaining two key roles the Board of Directors should play in risk management and internal controls at NSL.

Risk management and internal controls are largely the responsibility of management at NSL. However, the Board of Directors has a role to play.

Required:
Identify and explain TWO (2) key roles the Board of Directors of NSL should play in relation to risk management and internal controls in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Ghana Code of Best Practices for Corporate Governance.
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Explaining two key roles the Board of Directors should play in risk management and internal controls at NSL.

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Risk management and internal controls are largely the responsibility of management at NSL. However, the Board of Directors has a role to play.

Required:
Identify and explain TWO (2) key roles the Board of Directors of NSL should play in relation to risk management and internal controls in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Ghana Code of Best Practices for Corporate Governance.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q6a – Professional Practice and Codes of Ethics

Understanding agency costs avoided by NSL and the role of the non-executive director as per Higgs Guidance.

NSL’s current corporate governance structure consists of three executive directors and one non-executive director, with the CEO serving as the chairman of the board. The board, as presently constituted, may have its strengths and weaknesses.

Required:
i) State and explain TWO (2) agency costs that the company would avoid as postulated by Agency Theory of corporate governance that “agency costs do not exist when the owners and the managers are exactly the same individuals.”
(5 marks)

ii) Explain TWO (2) roles that the non-executive director, Daniel Aidoo, ought to play on the board as identified by the document, Higgs Guidance (2003), to strengthen NSL’s board.
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Understanding agency costs avoided by NSL and the role of the non-executive director as per Higgs Guidance.

  • SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Niikai Shito Limited (NSL)

NSL’s current corporate governance structure consists of three executive directors and one non-executive director, with the CEO serving as the chairman of the board. The board, as presently constituted, may have its strengths and weaknesses.

Required:
i) State and explain TWO (2) agency costs that the company would avoid as postulated by Agency Theory of corporate governance that “agency costs do not exist when the owners and the managers are exactly the same individuals.”
(5 marks)

ii) Explain TWO (2) roles that the non-executive director, Daniel Aidoo, ought to play on the board as identified by the document, Higgs Guidance (2003), to strengthen NSL’s board.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q5b – Sources of Finance

Explaining three advantages of issuing convertible bonds for NSL and investors/bondholders.

To defer dilution of the Martinsons’ shareholding of NSL, they have agreed to issue a 10-year convertible bond to new investors/bondholders.

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Explain THREE (3) advantages of issuing convertible bonds to NSL and to investors/bondholders, respectively.
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Explaining three advantages of issuing convertible bonds for NSL and investors/bondholders.

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To defer dilution of the Martinsons’ shareholding of NSL, they have agreed to issue a 10-year convertible bond to new investors/bondholders.

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Explain THREE (3) advantages of issuing convertible bonds to NSL and to investors/bondholders, respectively.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q5a – International Financial Management

Determine forward rates using interest rate parity and calculate the NPV for an international investment project.

In connection with the proposed investment in the United Kingdom by NSL for shito production in that country, the shareholders require information to make the final investment decision.

Required:
i) Using the interest rate parity formula/equation, determine the forward rates/future spot rates at the end of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.
(4 marks)

ii) Calculate the net present value(s) for the project at the beginning of 2024 that will determine whether the project should be accepted by the shareholders. Advise the shareholders whether they should accept and proceed with the project or reject it.
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Determine forward rates using interest rate parity and calculate the NPV for an international investment project.

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In connection with the proposed investment in the United Kingdom by NSL for shito production in that country, the shareholders require information to make the final investment decision.

Required:
i) Using the interest rate parity formula/equation, determine the forward rates/future spot rates at the end of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027.
(4 marks)

ii) Calculate the net present value(s) for the project at the beginning of 2024 that will determine whether the project should be accepted by the shareholders. Advise the shareholders whether they should accept and proceed with the project or reject it.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q4c – Controlling Risk

Identifying and explaining four production resource planning needs to manage production capacity challenges.

It is evident that NSL has capacity challenges, and this has impacted the decision to expand to other markets. To succeed, NSL must plan to obtain the resources that it will need each year to meet the required capacity levels.

Required:
Identify and explain FOUR (4) production resource planning needs that NSL should focus on to effectively manage its production capacity challenges.
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Identifying and explaining four production resource planning needs to manage production capacity challenges.

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It is evident that NSL has capacity challenges, and this has impacted the decision to expand to other markets. To succeed, NSL must plan to obtain the resources that it will need each year to meet the required capacity levels.

Required:
Identify and explain FOUR (4) production resource planning needs that NSL should focus on to effectively manage its production capacity challenges.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q4b – Strategy Implementation

Outlining and explaining the four main stages of human resource planning for NSL's growth.

With the company’s audacious expansion plans, it must also plan for its human resource needs to effectively respond to the expected growth. David Martinson, the Finance and Administration Manager, needs advice on how to plan for the company’s human resource needs.

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Outline and explain FOUR (4) main stages in the human resource planning process.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q4b – Strategy Implementation

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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Niikai Shito Limited (NSL)

Outlining and explaining the four main stages of human resource planning for NSL's growth.

  • SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Niikai Shito Limited (NSL)

With the company’s audacious expansion plans, it must also plan for its human resource needs to effectively respond to the expected growth. David Martinson, the Finance and Administration Manager, needs advice on how to plan for the company’s human resource needs.

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Outline and explain FOUR (4) main stages in the human resource planning process.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q4a – Controlling Risk

Identifying and explaining the role of three stakeholders in corporate risk management.

Risk management is critical for the success of every organization, including NSL. Responsibilities for effective risk oversight and management within NSL do not depend on only one stakeholder group.

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Identify and explain the role of THREE (3) stakeholders as identified by the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) guidelines on responsibilities for the oversight and management of corporate risk (2010).
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Identifying and explaining the role of three stakeholders in corporate risk management.

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Risk management is critical for the success of every organization, including NSL. Responsibilities for effective risk oversight and management within NSL do not depend on only one stakeholder group.

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Identify and explain the role of THREE (3) stakeholders as identified by the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) guidelines on responsibilities for the oversight and management of corporate risk (2010).
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q3 – Functional Strategies

Identifying and explaining factors that contribute to the effectiveness of shared management teams in improving organizational performance.

The approach to leadership and management that NSL has adopted in managing the business is one of working closely as a team to get work done. This is often referred to as shared management teams. In shared management teams, management responsibility is distributed between individuals in a team or organization in such a way that the members of the team manage each other.

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Research into shared management teams has identified several factors that contribute to the effectiveness of such a team and its ability to improve performance. Identify and explain FIVE (5) of those factors in relation to NSL.
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Identifying and explaining factors that contribute to the effectiveness of shared management teams in improving organizational performance.

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The approach to leadership and management that NSL has adopted in managing the business is one of working closely as a team to get work done. This is often referred to as shared management teams. In shared management teams, management responsibility is distributed between individuals in a team or organization in such a way that the members of the team manage each other.

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Research into shared management teams has identified several factors that contribute to the effectiveness of such a team and its ability to improve performance. Identify and explain FIVE (5) of those factors in relation to NSL.
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SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Q2 – Methods of Development

NSL's adoption of backward and forward vertical integration through farming and retailing in Kumasi.

Although the company’s core business is the production of shito, it has diversified into farming/cultivating some of its inputs and is also contemplating the idea of retailing shito to customers by renting gondola in supermarkets in Kumasi by 2025.

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a) Clearly identify and explain the integration strategy the company is adopting by going into cultivating some inputs and the proposal to go into retailing in Kumasi.
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b) Explain to the Martinsons FOUR (4) potential weaknesses or disadvantages the company may or is likely to suffer with the integration strategy identified in (a) above.
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NSL's adoption of backward and forward vertical integration through farming and retailing in Kumasi.

  • SCS – Nov 2023 – L3 – Niikai Shito Limited (NSL)

Although the company’s core business is the production of shito, it has diversified into farming/cultivating some of its inputs and is also contemplating the idea of retailing shito to customers by renting gondola in supermarkets in Kumasi by 2025.

Required:
a) Clearly identify and explain the integration strategy the company is adopting by going into cultivating some inputs and the proposal to go into retailing in Kumasi.
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b) Explain to the Martinsons FOUR (4) potential weaknesses or disadvantages the company may or is likely to suffer with the integration strategy identified in (a) above.
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