Module Details
Module Code: |
MGMT H4701_1 |
Module Title:
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Strategic Management: Analysis
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Title:
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Strategic Management: Analysis
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Janette Davies
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Module Author:: |
Tomas Dwyer
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Module Description: |
To develop a student’s knowledge of strategy concepts and their application. To specifically develop a framework of analysis to enable a student to identify central issues and problems in complex business scenarios. To further allow a student to integrate and reflect on knowledge of various disciplines.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Evaluate the notion of strategy and the strategy process. |
LO2 |
Undertake a comprehensive analysis of an organisation's environment and capabilities |
LO3 |
Undertake a comprehensive analysis of an organisation's stakeholders and corporate governance. |
LO4 |
Undertake a comprehensive analysis of an organisation's history and culture. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Introduction to strategic management
The strategy concept, introduction to strategic management, strategic analysis, choice and implementation.
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The business environment
Strategic environmental appraisal, PESTEL, drivers of change, impact of environmental influences, scenarios, opportunities and threats, strategic gaps, industry and competitive analysis: five forces, strategic groups, market analysis, customer analysis.
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Strategic capability
Competitive advantage, critical success factors, resources, competencies and core competencies, benchmarking, value chain analysis, activity maps.
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Stakeholders and corporate governance
Context of the organisation, mission statement, objectives, strategies, ownership, corporate governance, stakeholder expectations, social responsibility and ethics.
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Cultural context
History and strategy, cultural context, organisational, national, regional context, cultural web.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
Lectures on Strategic Management |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
2.97 |
44.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Richard Whittington, Patrick Regnér, Duncan Angwin, Gerry Johnson, Kevan Scholes. (2019), Exploring Strategy, Text and Cases, 12th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292282452].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Richard L. Lynch. (2018), Strategic Management, 7th. Pearson, [ISBN: 1292211407].
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Cunningham J. and Harney B.. (2012), Strategy and Strategists, Oxford University Press, USA, [ISBN: 9780199219711].
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Various, Harvard Business Review.
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Various, Strategic Management Journal.
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Various, Sloan Management Review.
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Various, Academy of Management Journal.
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Various, Long Range Planning.
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Various, European Management Journal.
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Various, European Management Review.
| This module does not have any other resources |
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