Module Code: H9STDEC
Long Title Strategy for Decision Making
Title Strategy for Decision Making
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: COLETTE DARCY
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conceptualise the business context and environmental factors and forces which have an effect on the organisation and the strategy process
LO2 Fully apply the basic concepts and approaches to the strategic management of organisations in practice
LO3 Interpret the findings of level specific analytical tools when applied to a specific business situation.
LO4 Determine the strategic position of an organisation in a given business situation, and formulate responsible strategic choices.
LO5 Develop a reflective and multi-perspective approach to anlysing and resolving complex strategic situations.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
The Strategy Process
Introcution to key concepts Strategy formulation vs. Strategy formation Strategy as a pattern, plot, plan position and perspective Strategic Change
Strategy Content
Business level strategy Corporate level strategy Network level strategy
Strategic Context
International context Industry context Organisational context
Strategic Purpose
The issue of corporate mission and corporate governance The paradox of profitability and responsibility
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Continuous Assessment (0200) % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learning objectives 1-3 are reached by means of focused course work, group discussion and coaching from the lecturer throughout a series of assignments which take place evenly spread in the block period to maximise early feedback and to promote engagement. Learning objectives 4-5 are addressed by focusing on the fact that currently accepted theories can only partially explain real contextual phenomena and thus a synthesis is sought by students to provide comprehensive analytical coverage.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Delivered in block format 30 Every Week 30.00
Independent Learning No Description 220 Every Week 220.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 30.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Delivered in block format 30 Every Week 30.00
Independent Learning No Description 220 Every Week 220.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 30.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • DeWit, B. & Meyer, R., 2010. Strategy: Process, Content, Context 4th ed., CENGAGE Learning..
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Johnson, G., Scholes, K. & Whittington, R., 2008. Exploring corporate strategy 8th ed., Pearson Education..
  • Mintzberg, H. & Ghoshal, P.S., 2002. The Strategy Process: Global Edition: Concepts, Contexts, Cases 4th ed., Financial Times/ Prentice Hall..
  • Harvard Business Review.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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