Students

MGMT8012 – Managing Strategically

2022 – Session 1, In person/Online-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

Download as PDF
Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Erik Lundmark
erik.lundmark@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
(Admission to MCom or MMgmt or MEngMgt or MPH) and 40cp at 8000 level
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

The purpose of this unit is to help students develop their own point of view on the formulation and implementation of strategy. Students will study how to think and act like strategic managers and leaders within an organisation. The unit is concerned with the many managerial plans and actions involved in organisations’ quest to gain and sustain competitive advantage, how they might stay “in fit” with ever-changing environments, and how they manage strategic change. The unit draws from a range of different disciplines, bringing together much of the concepts/ideas/subjects that form the basis of a business degree.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Analyse and explain the nature and scope of the strategic management process and how strategy is dependent on leadership, stakeholders and group processes.
  • ULO2: Critically evaluate an organisation and its strategy in terms of congruence, resources and strategic fit.
  • ULO3: Apply key strategic management tools and models to synthesise complex problems in strategic management.

General Assessment Information

Late submissions of assessments 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, no extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available assessment-task marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will only be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.

No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g., quizzes, online tests.

Table 1: Penalty calculation based on submission time

Submission time after the due date (including weekends)

Penalty (% of available assessment task mark)

Example: for a non-timed assessment task marked out of 30

< 24 hours

10%

10% x 30 marks = 3-mark deduction

24-48 hours

20%

20% x 30 marks = 6-mark deduction

48-72 hours

30%

30% x 30 marks = 9-mark deduction

72-96 hours

40%

40% x 30 marks = 12-mark deduction

> 96 hours

100%

Assignment won’t be accepted

Special Consideration 

To request an extension on the due date/time for a timed or non-timed assessment task, you must submit a Special Consideration application. An application for Special Consideration does not guarantee approval.

The approved extension date for a student becomes the new due date for that student. The late submission penalties above then apply as of the new due date.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Case Study 60% No Weeks 7, 8, & 12
Final Examination 40% No University Examination Period

Case Study

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: Weeks 7, 8, & 12
Weighting: 60%

 

This assessment has three components:

  • Individually written work (individually assessed, worth 30%). This requires students to submit a thorough written response to specific questions relating to the case study. Lenght: 1,000 words
  • A group presentation of the case solution(s) (group assessed, worth 20%)
  • Group contribution to class discussions throughout the Session (group assessed, worth 10%)

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and explain the nature and scope of the strategic management process and how strategy is dependent on leadership, stakeholders and group processes.
  • Critically evaluate an organisation and its strategy in terms of congruence, resources and strategic fit.
  • Apply key strategic management tools and models to synthesise complex problems in strategic management.

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: University Examination Period
Weighting: 40%

 

A two-hour online examination (open book) will be held during the University Examination period.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and explain the nature and scope of the strategic management process and how strategy is dependent on leadership, stakeholders and group processes.
  • Critically evaluate an organisation and its strategy in terms of congruence, resources and strategic fit.
  • Apply key strategic management tools and models to synthesise complex problems in strategic management.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Required Text

Whittington, R., Regnér, P., Angwin, D., Johnson, G. & Scholes, K. (2019) Exploring Strategy (12th Edition).Pearson Education. ISBN:9781292282510.and additional readings available via iLearn

Unit Web Page

The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/

Technology Used and Required

Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/).

iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students.

Students need access to video recording hardware and software, word processor and internet access that is fast enough to allow for video streaming up and down.

Delivery Format and Other Details

The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

Recommended readings

Recommended readings are provided via Leganto on the iLearn Unit page
Inherent Requirements

None

Unit Schedule

Please see iLearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:

Student Enquiries

Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.

IT Help

For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/. 

When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook