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2016/2017  BA-BHAAI1064U  Managing Strategically in a Globalised World

English Title
Managing Strategically in a Globalised World

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Elective
Level Bachelor
Duration Summer
Start time of the course Summer
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Max. participants 120
Study board
Study Board for BSc in Economics and Business Administration
Course coordinator
  • Course instructor - Dennis Lee, Associate Professor, Shantou University, dl.acc@cbs.dk
    Sven Bislev - Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)
In case of any academic questions related to the course, please contact the course instructor or the academic director, Sven Bislev at sb.ikl@cbs.dk
Main academic disciplines
  • Globalization and international business
  • Strategy
Last updated on 29/05/2017
Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Describe the concepts of strategic management models;
  • Identify methods of achieving sustainable competitive advantage in relevant markets;
  • Explain key success factors of an entity by identification of core competencies, competitive advantages and strategies;
  • Apply the principles of strategic analysis in both domestic and international settings;
  • Assess the suitability of various forms of strategic options, in a global environment context;
  • Make and defend decisions in the choice between competing strategic alternatives; and
  • Demonstrate awareness of issues relating to the implementation and monitoring of a chosen strategy.
Course prerequisites
Participants should be familiar with principles of management and functional business management concepts.
Examination
Managing Strategically in a Globalised World:
Exam ECTS 7.5
Examination form Home assignment - written product
Individual or group exam Individual exam
Size of written product Max. 10 pages
Assignment type Written assignment
Duration 72 hours to prepare
Grading scale 7-step scale
Examiner(s) One internal examiner
Exam period Summer, Ordinary exam: End of July - beginning of August 2017.

Retake exam: End of September - beginning of October 2017.

3rd attempt (2nd retake) exam: End November - beginning of December 2017.

Exam schedule is available on http://www.cbs.dk/summer http:/​/​www.cbs.dk/​uddannelse/​summer-university-programme/​exam.
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Home project assignment, new exam question.
Course content and structure

This course introduces participants to the concepts and issues involved in strategic management as well as the actions required to gain and maintain competitive advantages in business.  Lessons taught will aid participants in understanding the relationship between strategy and business performance. Attention will focus on appreciating why some organizations outperform others in a global environment.

 

Class 1: Introducing Strategy
 
Class 2: The External Environment
 
Class 3: The Internal Assessment
 
Class 4: Strategic Capabilities and Purpose
 
Class 5: Strategic Choices/ Options (1) - Growth; Stability; and Defensive strategies
 
Class 6: Strategic Choices/ Options (2) - Introducing Strategic Planning Tools for decision-making
 
feedback activity: Feedback report and via whatsapp or verbal - OK.
 
Class 7: International Strategies 
 
Class 8: Strategy in Action - Organizing for success
 
Class 9: Strategy in Action - Functional strategies
 
Class 10: Performance and control measures
 
Class 11: Once again, Managing Strategically - A case study
Teaching methods
Lectures, discussions and case evaluation
Student workload
Preliminary assignment 10 hours
Classroom attendance 33 hours
Preparation 144 hours
Feedback activity 7 hours
Examination 12 hours
Further Information

Preliminary Assignment: To help students get maximum value from ISUP courses, instructors provide a reading or a small number of readings or video clips to be read or viewed before the start of classes with a related task scheduled for class 1 in order to 'jump-start' the learning process.

 

Feedback Activity: A feedback activity defined by the course instructor will take place approx. half-way through the course.

 

Course timetable is available on http://www.cbs.dk/uddannelse/summer-university-programme/courses.
Expected literature

PRIMARY LITERATURE (MUST-HAVE BOOKS):

 

Johnson G; Whittington R Scholes K. (2011). Exploring Strategy. 9th Edition. Pearson Education.

 

Fred David. (2014). Strategic Management: Concept and Cases. Global Edition: 14th Edition. Pearson Education.

 

SECONDARY LITERATURE (NICE-TO-HAVE BOOKS):

 

Coulter, M. (2013). Strategic Management in Action. International Edition: 6th Edition. Pearson Education.

 

Hill CWL, Jones GR. (2013). Strategic Management: An Integrated Approach. 10th Edition. Cengage Learning.
Last updated on 29/05/2017