ANALYSE HOW THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IS CONSIDERED IN STRATEGY FORMULATION:

1.1 Explain strategic context and terminology – missions, visions, objectives, goals, core competencies

1.2 Review the issues involved in strategic planning for Apple’s business scenario
. [As a business analyst identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions for Apple and focus its targets; when to plan; who should be involved]

1.3 Explain different planning techniques that Apple can use. You may consider  BCG growth-share matrix; directional policy matrices; SPACE, PIMS
. [Apply appropriate method/techniques for Apple either BCG growth-share matrix or SPACE or PIMS]

UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS OF STRATEGY PLANNING;

2.1 Produce an organisational audit for Apple. You should consider using SWOT analysis; product positions; value-chain analysis to conduct the audit for Apple.

2.2 Carry out an environmental audit for Apple, Should use PESTLE AND Porter’s 5 forces analysis for the environmental audit.
[Explain Apple’s present strategy and communicate appropriate solution and focus on Porter’s 5 forces analysis]

2.3 Explain significance of stakeholder analysis for Apple

EXAMINE APPROACHES TO STRATEGY EVALUATION AND SELCTION;

3.1 Analyse possible alternative strategies relating to substantive growth, limited growth or retrenchment for Apple
[as a business analyst consider the alternatives appropriateness and take responsibility for managing and organizing activities for Apple]

3.2 select an appropriate future strategy for Apple

ANALYSE HOW STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IS REALIZED;

4.1 Compare the roles and responsibility for strategy implementation for Apple business

4.2 Evaluate resources requirements to implement a new strategy for Apple
[recommend from your position to demonstrate creative thinking for Apple new strategy]

4.3 Discuss targets and timescales for achievement for Apple  business to monitor a given strategy