Providing consultancy on the major opportunities and constraints of a company
Changes such as those in politics and information and communication technology
(ICT) have transformed business. In this dynamic environment, companies must be
sensitive to those changes.
As part of their planning process, the companies listed
below have asked for advice to determine their future business strategy and
improve management decision making.
They are inviting contributions from business advisors to help them gain a better
understanding of the environment in which they operate and the effect of
technological change on aspects of their organisations.
Choose one of the companies listed below and present the following consultancy briefing:
1. Assess the general environment of the company to identify the major opportunities and constraints it is facing. Use any three of the following six variables of the environment for your analysis: political, economic, socio–cultural, technological, legal or ethical.
2. Assess the effects of ICT issues such as technological change on the company and its overall technology strategy as a source of competitive advantage.
Companies:
REVOLUT
SPIRE HEALTHCARE GROUP PLC
JD SPORTS FASHION PLC
ROLLS–ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC
RIGHTMOVE PLC
