MNGT-E1005 - Strategy in Action, Lecture, 22.10.2024-28.11.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course provides students with the basic understanding of the processes and practices through which strategy is implemented in organizations. Students learn the basic principles for facilitating strategic implementation through leadership, communications, and organizational design. The course familiarizes students with typical strategy processes and the variety of organizational roles involved in strategy implementation. The course also addresses the barriers and obstacles that may hinder strategic implementation. Teaching further involves the relevant current and emerging themes in strategy.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 22.10.2024 - 28.11.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Nina Granqvist, Patrick Furu

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course familiarizes students with the practice and implementation of strategy in multinational corporations, smaller entrepreneurial firms and other types of contemporary organizations. Students will gain a realistic perspective to practices and routines related to strategy through case studies, guest lectures, and a variety of individual and group assignments.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments and in-class activity

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching

    Independent work

    This course requires attendance and active participation in the lectures

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Collection of articles, book chapters and other materials as indicated in the syllabus

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    10 Reduced Inequality

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2024-2025 Spring III
    2025-2026 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Spring III

    Registration:

    The number of participants is limited to 60. Students are admitted to the courses in the following priority order 1) Strategic Management in a Changing World / Global Management students, 2) People Management and Organizational Development / CEMS students, 3) BIZ exchange students, 4) other students.

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