Learning outcomes-
LO1 What consideration does SMEs need to make while doing the evaluation of the growth opportunities
LO2 What are the different sources of funding and also describe its usage
LO3 Provide the way in which business can be enhanced and also produce the business plan
LO4 What are the various entry and exit options available to the small business owner and also show the implications associated with each
Scenario-
In the small and medium enterprise of London like Eagle Eye Solution, you have been employed as a trainee manager. After Brexit, your area manager is looking forward for opportunities that offers the growth and expansion. For reducing the impact of Brexit on the business, you are advisable to use Boston group matrix and GE/McKinsey matrix and a joint venture with other small business. Before reaching to any conclusion, a review to be made by the line manager by evaluating each method used. You are further asked to analyse the followings-
- the use of matrix for determining the best growth opportunities
- the Ansoff growth vector matrix for evaluating the opportunities of growth
- the different source of funds, particularly the crowd funding, peer to peer and also venture finance
While making the analysis, the requirements from you is to-
- provide the historic view of the Boston Group Matrix and GE/McKinsey matrix
- what is the differentiating feature of BCG matrix and GE/McKinsey matrix'
- provide the recommendation on the analysis done
- portray the pros and cons for the various sources of funding
Learning outcomes | Pass | Merit | Distinction |
LO1 What consideration does SMEs need to make while doing the evaluation of the growth opportunities | P1 How the growth opportunities can be measured and also provide the justifications for the same P2 by applying Ansoff growth vector matrix, do evaluate the opportunities for the growth | M1 by using series of procedures for understanding the competitive advantage within the organisational context, highlight the options for growth | D1 provide the critical evaluation for the option of growth by taking into context the risk associated with each and this can be reduced D2 Do the critical evaluation of the potential sources of funds with the justifiable arguments |
LO2 What are the different sources of funding and also describe its usage | P3 identify the sources of funds available to the business along with the advantages and disadvantages of each | M2 What potential sources of funds are available, do the evaluation and also justify the options that is selected for the organisation. |
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Part-2
Scenario-
The uncertainty related to the current Brexit is considered as a potential risk to the organisation success. For this purpose, the senior management team comes on ground to invite you to present the business plan for the stakeholders. This could also offer different options to explore the growth opportunities
the business plan will include-
- the strength areas
- identified opportunities
- the ethics and values
- sources of finance
the manager also believes that the exit strategies involved in the business plan will ensure the investors that they are able to move to new ventures which will be an indicator of the earlier signs reflecting failure. Also highlight the influence of each exit strategies.
Learning outcome | Pass | Merit | Distinction |
LO3 Provide the way in which business can be enhanced and also produce the business plan | P4 produce the plan for growth which will involve the financial information and also the strategic objectives that will assist in scaling the business upwards | M3 Do the evaluation of the potential sources of funding and recommend the appropriate source for the business | D3 produce the logical business plan that will describe the knowledge and understanding of the formulation, application and achievement of the business objectives D4 Provide the critical analysis for the exit or succession options for the small business and also justify the recommendation. |
LO4 What are the various entry and exit options available to the small business owner and also show the implications associated with each | P5 identify the entry and exit options available to the business and also point the pros and cons associated with each | M4 Do the evaluating of the entry and exit options and also compare the same with other options available by providing the recommendation for the appropriate one |