External environment in which the organisation operates

The purpose of Assessment Task 3 is to have students undertake a strategic analysis that demonstrates an understanding of strategic principles and the application of strategic methods of analysis.

The task will be assessed within the following sub-tasks: A background to the study An analysis describing the external environment in which the organisation operates; A discussion of the latest and most public venture in which the organisation is involved; An explanation of the barriers to entry for the organisation in this venture; An analysis comprising your considered position regarding the potential for the success of this venture. General rules: Engagement with the Body of Knowledge must be demonstrated

: There must be at least one relevant reference from a peer reviewed journal article per 150 words, with a minimum requirement of 8 references; No article may be referenced more than twice; The subject text book must be referenced at least twice. Topic Discuss Facebook’s current strategic positioning and its proposed venture into crypto-currency. In your discussion, explain the barriers to entry Facebook will encounter. Structure You are to provide in approximately 1200 words (+/- 10%):

An introduction and background to the study; A section titled – Facebook External Environment; A section titled – Crypto-Currency Strategic Intent; A section titled – Crypto-Currency Barriers to Entry; Conclusion to the study Bibliography The bibliography, title page, and any diagrams or models are not considered within the word count for this item. This is an individual Assessment Task Item Research and respond to the case study. Your response should include these sections: A background to the study An analysis describing the external environment in which the organisation operates; A discussion of the latest and most public venture in which the organisation is involved; An explanation of the barriers to entry for the organisation in this venture.