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1 Short Title: Strategic APPROVED Full Title: Strategic Module Code: BSIT H4011 ECTS credits: 5 NFQ Level: 8 Module Delivered in 2 programme(s) Module Contributor: Liam Bolger Module Description: Module Aims: - To develop an in-depth comprehension of corporate activity and of organisational and strategic development. - To develop the learner s ability to analyse, interpret, evaluate, synthesize and communicate business knowledge. - To provide the learner with a comprehensive understanding of the role played by organisational culture in shaping strategy and structural implementation. - To develop the learner s critical thinking ability, critical self-reflection and synthesizing skills in order to effectively apply strategic analysis, strategic choice and strategic implementation processes. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to Critically analyse, synthesize and evaluate a company's business policy. Have developed a comprehensive set of managerial skills, tools and approaches in order to harmoniously maximise the contributions of an organisation's diverse functions. Apply the concepts of context, content and process to the design of strategic decision activity. Be capable of formulating a strategy for a company that integrates the diverse disciplines in a way that is both creative and disciplined. Page 1 of 5

2 Module Content & Assessment Indicative Content The Strategic Management Process The Nature of Strategy. Levels of Strategy. Components of Strategic Management. Strategic Management in Different Contexts:- Small Business Context, The Multinational Corporation, Manufacturing and Service Organisations, Strategy in the Public Sector. The Challenges of Strategic Management. Stakeholders and the Corporate Mission Developing a Strategic Vision and Mission. Corporate Governance and Strategy. Establishing Objectives. Analysing the Business Environment Analysing Industry Structure. The Economic, Political, Technological, Socio-Cultural & Legal Environments. Key Drivers of Change. The Impact of Globalisation. Industries and Sectors: Porters Five Forces Model, The Dynamics of Competition. Analysing the Company and its Markets: Strategic Groups, Market Segments, Opportunities and Threats. Analysing Internal Resources The Roots of Strategic Capability. Critical Success Factors, Resources, Competencies, Core Competencies and Dynamic Capabilities. Benchmarking. Strategic Cost and Value Chain Analysis. SWOT Analysis. Knowledge Creation Processes. The Durability of Competitive Advantage. The Nature of Strategic Decision Making Context, Content and Process Issues Associated with Strategic Decision Making. Individual and Group Participation in Strategic Decisions. Business Level Strategy Customer Needs and Product Differentiation. Achieving Superior Efficiency, Quality, Innovation, Customer Service. Corporate Governance The Importance of Corporate Governance. The Governance Chain. The Different Corporate Governance Arrangements in Different Countries. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility The Ethical Stance. Corporate Social Responsibility. The Cultural Context National and Regional Cultures. The Organisational Field. Organisational Culture. The Cultural Web. The Challenge of Cultural Diversity. Managing in a Global Environment. Indicative Assessment Breakdown % Course Work Assessment % 20.00% Final Exam Assessment % 80.00% Course Work Assessment % Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date Performance Evaluation In Class Test 1,2,3, Week 10 Final Exam Assessment % Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination 1,2,3, End-of-Semester Indicative 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. ITB reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Page 2 of 5

3 Indicative Module Workload & Resources Indicative Workload: Full Time Frequency Indicative Average Weekly Learner Workload Every Week 2.00 Every Week 1.00 Every Week 3.00 Resources G. Johnson, K. Scholes, R. Whittington, D. Angwin and P. Regar 2014, Exploring Strategy, 10th Edition Ed., Pearson [ISBN: ] Supplementary Book Resources James Cunningham, Brian Harney 2012, Strategy and Strategists, Oxford University Press, USA [ISBN: ] B. Coyle 2012, ICSA Study Text in Corporate Governance, ICSA Publishing Ltd [ISBN: ] Fred David 2013, Strategic Management Concepts & Cases, 14th Edition Ed., Pearson [ISBN: ] J.D. Daniels, L.H. Baugh and D.P. Sullivan 2015, International Business: Environments and Operations, 15th Edition Ed., Pearson [ISBN: ] B.De Wit and R. Meyer 2014, Strategy : An International Perspective, 5th Edition Ed., Cengage Learning [ISBN: ] edited by David O. Faulkner and Andrew Campbell 2003, The Oxford Handbook of Strategy - Volume 1: A Strategic Overview and Competitive Strategy, Oxford University Press [ISBN: ] edited by David O. Faulkner and Andrew Campbell 2003, The Oxford Handbook of Strategy - Volume 2: Corporate Strategy, Oxford University Press [ISBN: ] Robert S. Kaplan, David P. Norton 1996, The Balanced Scorecard, Harvard Business School Press Boston, Mass. [ISBN: ] Gerry Gallagher 2011, Corporate Strategy for Irish Companies, 2nd Edition Ed., Chartered Accountants Ireland [ISBN: ] R.M. Grant 2013, Contemporary Strategic Analysis, 8th Edition Ed., John Wiley & Sons Ltd [ISBN: ] C.W.L. Hill 2014, International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 10th Edition Ed., McGraw-Hill [ISBN: ] C.W. Hill, R. Jones and M.A. Schilling 2015, Strategic Management: An integrated Approach, 11th Edition Ed. [ISBN: ] T. Wheelen, J.D. Hunger, A. Hoffman and C. Bamford 2015, Strategic Management and Business Policy: Globalisation, Innovation and Sustainability. Global Edition, 14th Edition Ed., Pearson [ISBN: ] J. Wild and K. Wild 2014, International Business. Global Edition, 7th Edition Ed., Pearson [ISBN: ] Recommended Article/Paper Resources Page 3 of 5

4 Resources ESRI Quarterly Economic Commentary Harvard Business Review Strategic Management Journal Supplementary Article/Paper Resources Academy of Management Journal Administration: Journal of the Institute of Public Administration in Ireland Economic Business Review Economic Management Journal Human Relations International Journal of Management and Organization Journal of Business Ethics Journal of Change Management Journal of Management Journal of Management Development Journal of Management Studies Leadership and Organisation Development Journal Management Science Marketing Research MIT Sloan Management Review Organization Science Public Management Review Strategic Change Supply Chain Management The International Journal of Service Quality Management Wall Street Journal Other Resources Page 4 of 5

5 Resources Website: cso.ie Website: forfas.ie Website: fortune500.com Website: enterprise-ireland.com Website: idaireland.com Website: businessincubator.com Website: itlgov.ie Module Delivered in Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery BN_BBSIT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Technology [240 ECTS credits] 7 Elective BN_BBSIT_B Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Information Technology [Add on 60 ECTS credits] 1 Elective Page 5 of 5