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ACCG8143 – Strategic Business Leader II
2023 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Charlene Chen
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
ACCG926 or ACCG8126
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
ACCG941 or ACCG8141
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit, part 2 of the strategic business leader series, aims to provide knowledge regarding the external forces (behaviour of customers, initiatives of competitors, emergence of new laws and regulations) that shape the environment of an organisation. The unit is also concerned with the internal ambitions and concerns (desire for growth, design of processes, competency of employees, financial resources) that exist within an organisation. Specifically, the unit considers the factors relevant in establishing the strategic position of an organisation in the present and as predicted in the future using relevant forecasting techniques. It is primarily concerned with the impact of the external environment on an organisation, its internal capabilities and expectations, and how the organisation positions itself subject to these constraints. |
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: Apply leadership skills using organisation perspective in developing and delivering value-creating strategy
- ULO2: Evaluate strategic options and making strategic choices considering the external environment and the availability of internal resources
- ULO3: Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics to identify strategic opportunities and implement strategic options
- ULO4: Assess and advise on the strategic aspects of innovation, performance excellence, and change management
- ULO5: Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s strategy and the financial consequences of implementing strategic decisions
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments)
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.
For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Assessed coursework | 20% | No | Weekly |
| Final Examination | 60% | No | University Examination Period (6 - 24 Nov 2023) |
| Written Assignment | 20% | No | Week 12 |
Assessed coursework
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 49 hours
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
Homework exercises form a critical part in the study process, as they serve to reinforce concepts that are covered in class or online. Students will be required to attend seminars with their weekly homework. The teaching staff will check that these are satisfactorily attempted. The teaching staff will assess weekly homework on six (6) occasions without prior notice. Marks are awarded for the original effort, completeness and evidence that corrections are made as appropriate. The homework component will be worth 15%, with each assessed submission counting for 2.5%. The remaining 5% will be based on the quality and frequency of the student's seminar participation. Students should be prepared to engage constructively in open discussions on relevant topical issues.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply leadership skills using organisation perspective in developing and delivering value-creating strategy
- Evaluate strategic options and making strategic choices considering the external environment and the availability of internal resources
- Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics to identify strategic opportunities and implement strategic options
- Assess and advise on the strategic aspects of innovation, performance excellence, and change management
- Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s strategy and the financial consequences of implementing strategic decisions
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: University Examination Period (6 - 24 Nov 2023)
Weighting: 60%
A two-hour examination will be held during the University Examination period.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply leadership skills using organisation perspective in developing and delivering value-creating strategy
- Evaluate strategic options and making strategic choices considering the external environment and the availability of internal resources
- Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics to identify strategic opportunities and implement strategic options
- Assess and advise on the strategic aspects of innovation, performance excellence, and change management
- Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of an organisation’s strategy and the financial consequences of implementing strategic decisions
Written Assignment
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of the professional assignment is to allow students to put business analysis and strategic management concepts into practice in a real life setting and allow students to demonstrate their knowledge on a group and individual basis. The assignment should help students reflect on their learning and link concepts learned in the unit to professional practice. In addition to a written assignment of approximately 1 500 words (10%), there is a group-based presentation (10%) based on the assignment in which students are marked individually. This is a formative assessment designed to prepare students for the final exam.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Apply leadership skills using organisation perspective in developing and delivering value-creating strategy
- Evaluate strategic options and making strategic choices considering the external environment and the availability of internal resources
- Select and apply appropriate information technologies and data analytics to identify strategic opportunities and implement strategic options
- Assess and advise on the strategic aspects of innovation, performance excellence, and change 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
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Required Text:
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The required textbooks for this unit, available in both hardcopy and eBook formats from BPP Learning Media, are as follows:
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Recommended Readings:
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Supplementary materials will be listed under each weekly section on iLearn. It is essential for students to review the designated materials prior to attending classes and completing assessment tasks. Additionally, students are encouraged to conduct independent research to enhance their understanding of the subject matter. The unit convenor will provide guidance on additional learning resources. |
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Unit Schedule
| Week | Starting from Monday | Topic |
| 1 | 24 Jul 2023 | Strategy, leadership and culture |
| 2 | 31 Jul 2023 | The external environment |
| 3 | 7 Aug 2023 | Strategic capability |
| 4 | 14 Aug 2023 | Competitive advantage and strategic choice |
| 5 | 21 Aug 2023 | Financial analysis I |
| 6 | 28 Aug 2023 | Financial analysis II |
| 7 | 4 Sep 2023 | Application of IT |
| Mid-session break (Recess) | ||
| 8 | 25 Sep 2023 | E-business |
| 9 | 2 Oct 2023 | Enabling success and strategic change I |
| 10 | 9 Oct 2023 | Enabling success and strategic change II |
| 11 | 16 Oct 2023 | Process redesign |
| 12 | 23 Oct 2023 | Project management |
| 13 | 30 Oct 2023 | Revision |
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- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
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- Special Consideration Policy
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Academic Integrity
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- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
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Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook