Module Details
Module Code: |
MGMT C4F01 |
Module Title:
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Agribusiness Strategic Analysis
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Title:
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Agribusiness Strategic Analysis
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Stephen Whelan
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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 agribusiness 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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Reassessment Description Re-assessment will be based on repeat coursework. This is at the discretion of the exam board contingent on the nature of the failed submission. The student the student may have to complete a number of components of the project or it may be requested to repeat and attend the module.
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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 |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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.
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