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2025/2026  BA-BFILO2241U  Strategy and Leadership

English Title
Strategy and Leadership

Course information
Language English
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Service and Markets
Course coordinator
  • Bent Meier Sørensen - Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL)
Main academic disciplines
  • Philosophy and ethics
  • Leadership
  • Strategy
Teaching methods
  • Face-to-face teaching
Last updated on 26-06-2025

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Learning objectives
  • Formulate an philosophical problem within the context of leadership and strategy
  • Relate the problem to concepts that are represented in the curriculum
  • Analyse a problem in leadership and strategy through the use of relevant case-material
  • Discuss the conceptual and practical implications of the philosophical analysis of leadership and strategy
  • Apply critical thinking skills to assess the ethical implications and consequences of different leadership approaches and strategic decisions.
Examination
Strategi og ledelse:
Exam ECTS 7,5
Examination form Oral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance, see also the rules about examination forms in the programme regulations.
Individual or group exam Oral group exam based on written group product
Number of people in the group 3-4
Size of written product Max. 5 pages
Assignment type Essay
Release of assignment An assigned subject is released in class
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale 7-point grading scale
Examiner(s) Internal examiner and external examiner
Exam period Summer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Written essay and oral examination individually or in groups of 3-4 students.
Description of the exam procedure

The students start the exam with a brief presentation of their essay, followed by a dialogue with the examiners. Students are allowed to bring to the exam anything they find relevant.
Course content, structure and pedagogical approach

The aim of the course in Strategy and Leadership is to introduce the students to concepts in leadership and strategy and to employ analytical tools that can help them in their later professional career. The predominantly contemporary curriculum is designed to develop the student's capacity to identify problems, challenges and potentials within organizational leadership and strategy. Furthermore, the course shows students how philosophy can become a productive force in the analysis of organizations.
Research-based teaching
CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
  • Classic and basic theory
  • New theory
Research-like activities
  • Analysis
  • Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
Description of the teaching methods
The course consists of a variety of activities. All classes are dialogical and require active student participation.
Feedback during the teaching period
The students will receive feedback on the final exam. In addition, all students are encouraged to attend the office hours of the faculty.
Student workload
Lectures and seminars in class 30 hours
Exam 70 hours
Preparation 106 hours
Further Information

Chia, R. & Holt, R. (2006). Strategy as Practical Coping: A Heideggerian Perspective. Organization Studies, 27(5), 635-655.

 

Grint, K.. “The sacred in leadership: separation, sacrifice and silence”, Organization Studies 31 (2010): 89-107.

 

Knights, D. and Morgan, G. ( 1991) ‘Corporate Strategy, Organisations, and Subjectivity: A Critique’, Organization Studies 12(2): 251-73.

 

Pless, N. M., Sengupta, A., Wheeler, M. A., & Maak, T. (2021). Responsible leadership and the reflective CEO: Resolving stakeholder conflict by imagining what could be done. Journal of Business Ethics, 1-25.

 

Porter, M. E. (1996) "What is strategy?." Harvard Business Review: 61-78.

 

Spoelstra, S. (2018) Leadership and Organization: A philosophy. London: Routledge. (Selected chapters)
Expected literature

- Chia, R. & Holt, R. (2006). Strategy as Practical Coping: A Heideggerian Perspective. Organization Studies, 27(5), 635-655.

 

-Grint, K.. The sacred in leadership: separation, sacrifice and silence, Organization Studies 31 (2010): 89-107.

 

- Pless, N. M., Sengupta, A., Wheeler, M. A., & Maak, T. (2021). Responsible leadership and the reflective CEO: Resolving stakeholder conflict by imagining what could be done. Journal of Business Ethics, 1-25.

 

- Porter, M. E. (1996). What is strategy? Harvard Business Review.

 

- Spoelstra, S. (2018) Leadership and organization: a philosophical introduction. London Routledge (selected chapters) 

 

 
Last updated on 26-06-2025