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MANAGEMT 7044 - Strategic Management

North Terrace Campus - Trimester 1 - 2014

Strategic management is concerned with the long-term direction, scope and performance of an organization. As such it draws on other disciplines (e.g. marketing, finance, economics, organisational behaviour) already covered in the MBA. Whether the overall 'strategy' of an organization emerges from the interplay of functional departments or is a 'grand plan' devised by one group, its implementation takes place at the functional/process level where goals, plans and actions need to align with other departments as part of a coherent orientation. Hence all managers need to understand how their roles and functions are part of the overall strategy of the organization.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MANAGEMT 7044
    Course Strategic Management
    Coordinating Unit Adelaide Business School
    Term Trimester 1
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 3 hours per week
    Prerequisites MANAGEMT 7086, MANAGEMT 7103, MANAGEMT 7100 & MANAGEMT 7104
    Corequisites MANAGEMT 7087
    Assessment Exam/assignments/tests/tutorial work as prescribed at first lecture
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Georges Baume

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of the course will be able to:

    Analyse complex organizational environments, cases and issues by reference to and application of relevant theories, concepts and models i.e.
    1. Diagnose environmental and industrial forces that drive and constrain strategic options for businesses.
    2. Specify the key elements of strategic advantage for individual organizations against the demands of their industries.
    3. Analyse strategic positioning strategies of firms and evaluate them against the necessary competencies and resources of the organization.
    4. Develop alternative strategies contingent on the demands of the organization and its industry context.
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    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. A, B, C,D
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. A, C
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. D
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. D
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. A, C
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    The text book for this course is:

    Thompson, A., Strickland, A., Peteraf. M., and Gamble, J.E. (2014) Crafting and Executing Strategy:The Quest for Competitive Advantage, Concepts and Cases, (19th edition) McGraw Hill. ISBN 978-0-07-802950-9
    Recommended Resources
    There are many business strategy texts that students can use as references. Useful references include:

    Angwin D., Cummings S., & Smith C. (2011), The Strategy Pathfinder, Core Concepts and Micro-Cases, 2nd Ed, Blackwell Pub.
    Colls, D., and Montgomery, C. (2005), Corporate Strategy: A Resource-Based Approach. (2nd edition) McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
    Johnson, G., Scholes, K., and Whittington, R. (2005), Exploring Corporate Strategy. (7th edition) FT Prentice Hall.
    McGee J., Thomas H., Wilson D. (2005), Strategy Analysis and Practice, McGraw Hill Pub.
    Pearce J.A., and Robinson R.B. Jr (2003), Strategic Management, Formulation, Implementation, and Control, (8th Ed), McGraw Hill Pub

    Other useful (最新糖心Vlogn) references on business strategy include:

    Davis, J., and Devinney, T. (1997) The Essence of Corporate Strategy. Allen & Unwin.
    Hubbard, G., Rice J. and Beamish P (2007), Strategic Management: Thinking, Analysis and Action. (3rd ed) Pearson Education 最新糖心Vlog.
    Twite, G. and O’Keeffe, M. (eds) (2000) New Directions in Corporate Strategy. Allen & Unwin.
    Viljoen, J. and Dann, S. (2003), Strategic Management. (4th ed) Prentice Hall.
    Online Learning
    No specific online learning facilities are part of the course other than the usual communication and sharing of information/papers via MyUni. Please ensure that your MyUni email address is one through which you can be contacted.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
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    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

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