MGMT3015

Description

Notes include weeks 1-12 lectures and include notes from the assigned readings of the textbook/s. Relevant chapters are clearly displayed. Tutorial material is included where appropriate. Topics: Week 1 – Strategy - Introduction What is strategy and why its it important The role of strategy in defining the organisation's future direction (CH 1): Week 2 – The strategy development process Setting vision, mission and purpose Understanding the role of the firm Strategic measurement - more than just financial success (CH 2): Week 3 – The strategy development process (CH 3): Week 4 – The Strategy Analyses and Insight: (CH 4): Week 5 –The Strategy toolkit (Sources of competitive advantage, exploiting it and generic strategy options): (CH 5 & 6): Week 6 – The Borderless Strategic Organisation Drivers and risks of competing across borders The digital transformation and impacts on strategy Recognising and competing successfully in 'Blue Oceans': (CH 7): Week 7 – Strategy & Structure Understanding the relationships between strategy and structure Structuring the organisation for strategic effectiveness The different layers of strategic responsibility and focus: (CH 8): Week 8 – Strategy & Shared Value The notion of social license to operate Who 'owns' the organisation? Stakeholder views of the organisation's strategy Ethics, social responsibility and sustainability: (CH 9): Week 9 – Strategic execution/implementation Understanding the 7S framework Aligning people/capabilities, resources, systems and structures Measuring and monitoring strategic success: (CH 10 & 11): Week 10 – Strategic Culture and Leadership Defining leadership and how it differs from management Contemporary models of leadership The impact of culture or strategy Creating and sustaining an effective strategy culture: (CH 12): Week 11 – Contemporary issues in strategy The evolving nature of strategy and strategic management The agenda for strategic management in 2020 and beyond The agile strategic professional: (CH N/A - Readings): Week 12 – Revision