Module Code: H9GLENV
Long Title Strategic Management and the Global Environment
Title Strategic Management and the Global Environment
Module Level: LEVEL 9
EQF Level: 7
EHEA Level: Second Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: FABIAN ARMENDARIZ- CORDOVA
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 Construct a theoretical framework which integrates the basic concepts and approaches to the strategic management of organisations
LO2 Discriminate between the different effects that environmental factors and forces have on the organisation and the strategy process.
LO3 Interpret the findings of level specific analytical tools when applied to a specific business situation
LO4 Develop a reflective approach to analyse and evaluate strategic situations
LO5 Synthesise different schools of thought in relation to the analysis of strategic issues faced by organisations.
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
Introduction to the Strategy Process
• Key concepts. • Strategy formulation vs. Strategy formation. • Strategy as a pattern, plot, plan, position and perspective. • Strategic purpose
Strategic Context
• International context: globalisation vs. localisation. • Industry context. • Organisational context
Strategy Content
• Business level strategy and competitive advantage. • Markets view vs. Resource Based View. • Corporate level strategy and the issue of corporate configuration. • Responsiveness vs. synergy from a global perspective. • Network level strategy and the issue of inter-organisational relationships. • Competition vs. Cooperation.
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:
Students will be given 3 to 5 different assignments to work on a long case study (typically 20 to 40 pages) which covers a range of issues related to the process, content & context of strategy. In each assignment students will conduct their analysis from a specific viewpoint (business level strategy, network level strategy, industry context, international context, strategic capabilities, punctuated equilibrium, etc.) & will be asked to synthesise their own theoretical framework from the content of the course & to analyse the strategic situation in the case study using such theoretical framework. Discussion on the case study will take place at the class level, guided by the lecturer.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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 30 hours of lectures delivered in block format for the MBA but delivered weekly for the Msc in Finance 2.5 Every Week 2.50
Independent Learning 95 hours in total 8 Every Week 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 30 hours of lectures delivered in block format for the MBA but delivered weekly for the Msc in Finance 2.5 Per 15 week block 0.17
Independent Learning 95 hours in total 8 Per 15 week block 0.53
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.17
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • DeWit, B. & Meyer, R., 2010. Strategy Synthesis: Resolving Strategy Paradoxes to Create Competitive Advantage 3rd ed., Thomson 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..
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Harvard Business Review.
  • Academy of Management Perspectives.
  • MIT Sloan Management Review.
  • International Journal of Operations and Production Management.
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: