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    Dissertation Final Plan

    Table of contents

    Section 1: Basis and background of entity selection


    Section 2: Reasons for entity selection and competitor selection
    Section 3: Research focus areas and questions
    Section 4: Methodology and techniques
    Section 5: Potential challenges
    Section 6: Proposed Timelines
    Section 7: Important Dates
    Section 1: Basis and background of entity selection

    - Initially selected entity: Simbisa Brands


    Reasons for changing: No direct and prominent competitor to perform finding
    comparisons.
    - Selection 2: Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
    Reasons for changing: Direct competitor identified as Netone, however financial and
    all other relevant reports and information is not publicly available
    - Selection 3: Apple Incorporation
    Reasons for changing: Direct competitor identified as Samsung, however difference
    in accounting standards (American Entities use GAAP) may lead to inaccurate
    comparisons
    - Final Selection: MTN South Africa
    Entity Background: MTN Group Limited is a South African multinational corporation
    and mobile telecommunications provider. Its head office is in Johannesburg. As of
    December 2022 MTN recorded 289.1 million subscribers. MTN is among the largest
    mobile network operators in the world, and the largest in Africa.
    Competitor Background: Vodacom Group Limited is a South African mobile
    communications company, providing voice, messaging, data and converged services
    to over 130 million customers across Africa.

    Section 2: Reasons for entity selection and competitor selection

    - South African Telecommunication industry is very competitive and well covered in the
    media
    - Information is widely and publicly available
    - MTN belongs to a trade association (SATA)
    - Listed on the JSE (Both MTN and Vodacom)
    - IFRS standards are applied
    - MTN is not a conglomerate, main focus of operations is telecommunications
    - Financial reports for the past 3 years available
    - Wide analyst coverage e.g. Banks

    Section 3: Research focus areas and questions

    - What is the environment (Economically and Politically) does MTN operate?


    - What factors led to the company’s overall success?
    - How did MTN mitigate risks that could have adversely affected operations?
    - What are MTN’s future prospects?
    - How does MTN innovate and maintain brand loyalty?
    - How is the telecommunications market in SA performing in its entirety?
    - What are the reasons for the financial success of the company?

    Section 4: Methodology and techniques

    Models:
    - Strategic Analysis of External Environment (PESTLE, 5 FORCES)
    - Strategic Analysis of Originations Position (SWOT, VALUE CHAIN, BUSINESS
    CANVAS)
    - Financial Analysis (liquidity/profitability/investment ratios)
    Approach:
    - Identify and explain significant factors of company success
    - Analyze effectiveness of risk mitigation methods implemented by MTN

    Section 5: Potential challenges

    - Not being able to physically inquire information from the management of MTN

    Section 6: Proposed Timelines

    18 March 2023
    - Project taking shape (55%-65% complete)
    - All relevant calculations and analysis completed
    - Key findings highlighted (explanations must be in progress)

    25 March 2024
    - Draft project submitted for review (70%-80% completed)
    - Completion of Student Learning Statement (draft submission on this date)
    - PowerPoint presentation (65%-80% completed)
    31 March 2024
    - Report adjusted for improvements from mentor and further analysis undertaken if
    required
    14 April 2024
    - All relevant reports and documents submitted

    Section 7: Important Dates


    8 March 2024: Financial Management Exam
    22 March 2024: Ethics and Professional Module completion deadline
    1-8 May 2024: Dissertation submission period

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