STMG H4000: Strategic Managment 1

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1 Short Title: Strategic APPROVED Full Title: Strategic Module Code: STMG H4000 Credits: 5 Field of Study: Management and administration Module Delivered in no programmes Reviewed By: PHIL MULVANEY Module Author: Caroline Tansey Module Description: The aim of the module is to provide students with an in depth knowledge and understanding of the role of the manager and CEO in the strategic management process and to be able to critically evaluate the key tasks of the corporate strategy process. It aims to provide students with skills and knowledge necessary to assess and evaluate models of strategic analysis. It aims to explore the impact of current trends in strategic management practice on organizations. Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 To demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of corporate and business level strategies and inter-functional coordination. Be able to identify the requirements for fulfilling the role of the general manager/chief executive. To demonstrate an understanding and be able to apply diagnostic and analytical skills required in the corporate strategy process. To demonstrate an understanding the various competitive strategies and the strategy options for competing in global markets with an emphasis on BRIC's economies. Evaluate the use of E business in revamping the value chain and enhancing competitive advantage for an organisation.

2 Module Content & Course Work Type Description Outcome addressed % of total Date Continuous The continuous assessment component will take the form of a group/individual project in which students will critically evaluate and apply the theories of strategic management to a company of their choice. This project work will typically involve analysis of the key tasks of strategic management, including competitive analysis and global and international strategies. The assessment is designed to ensure that a student can critically apply contemporary theories of strategic management to the business world. This project will also require students to undertake a review of the literature in the chosen area. 1,3, n/a End of Module Formal Examination Type Description Outcome addressed % of total Date Formal Exam End-of-Semester Final Examination 1,2,3,4, End-of-Semester IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

3 Module Workload Workload: Full Time Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Lecture Class Based Instruction 3.00 Every Week Independent Learning Reading/Study 6.00 Every Week Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00 Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00 This module has no Part Time workload.

4 Module Resources Required Book Resources A.Thompson, C.Sutton, A.Janes, M.Peteraf, J.Gamble and A.Strickland 2013, Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: European Edition, European Edition Ed., Mc Graw Hill Higher Education USA [ISBN: ] Recommended Book Resources Thompson J & Martin F. 2005, Strategic Management, Awareness & Change, 5th ed Ed., Thomson Learning Morley, J. Michael, & Heraty, Noreen 2000, Strategic Management in Ireland, Gill & Macmillan Dess, G., Lumpkin, G., & Taylor M. 2004, Strategic Management Text and Cases, McGraw Hill Lynch, Richard 2003, Corporate Strategy, 3rd ed Ed., Prentice Hall Lynch, Richard 2003, Corporate Strategy, 3rd ed Ed., Prentice Hall Haberberg, A., and Rieple, A. 2001, The Strategic Management of Organisations, Prentice Hall Johnson, G., and Scholes, K. 2002, Exploring Corporate Strategy: Text and Cases, Prentice Hall This module does not have any article/paper resources This module does not have any other resources

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