Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer and convenor
Ronald Innis
Contact via Email
TBA
Mondays 11-12.00pm
Edward Wray-Bliss
Contact via Email
Yang Yang
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
MGMT 745
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit will equip students with the ability to analyse complex business problems from the cross-functional and multi-dimensional perspective required by general managers. The unit examines the process of formulating competitive strategy at the business level based on systematic analysis of a firm's internal resources and capabilities in conjunction with a structured examination of the various dimensions of its environment. On the basis of this analysis, appropriate strategies with which to pursue sustainable competitive advantage and strategic congruence can be developed. Topics addressed include business-level and corporate-level strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship, and dynamic strategy and game theory.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
All students are expected to ensure that they are available from the start until the end of the teaching semester, which is the final day of the official examination period. Students are also expected to actively engage in class and to be able to find time to collaborate with group members outside of scheduled classes.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Case Study | 60% | No | Weeks 7, 8,11 & 12 |
Final examination | 40% | No | Examination period |
Due: Weeks 7, 8,11 & 12
Weighting: 60%
The assignment will focus on a detailed case analysis and will include the application of many of the concepts covered in lectures. It will require extensive collaboration between group members. The assessment submission will be in the form of: (1) Initial individual response to specific questions relating to the case study. It will require a thorough written response to specific questions. These specific questions will be presented on iLearn. This part is assessed individually and carries 30% of the overall unit mark (50% of the Case Study). (2) a draft of the report and a plan for its completion (3) a moderate sized detailed written report and; (4) a short presentation of the key findings to the class; (5) Active participation in class discussions from week 4 through 13. In week 13, all students will have the option of submitting a peer assessment. These will be used to moderate marks within the group if group contributions have not ben equal.
The assessment description and the marking criteria can be found on iLearn. The written documents are to be submitted via Turnitin, available via iLearn.
No extensions will be granted. Late tasks will be accepted up to 72 hours after the submission deadline. There will be a deduction of 10% from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Disruption of Studies is made and approved.
Research and Practice
The assignment requires students to conduct original research, which involves the collection and analysis of information from a range of sources. This unit uses research from external sources as listed in the references lists on iLearn.
Due: Examination period
Weighting: 40%
The final examination is designed to assess the students’ body of knowledge and critical thinking skills. The examination consists of questions requiring written responses. These questions require some elaboration and explanations of how concepts can be applied in practice. The exam is of three (3) hours duration and will be held in the examination period. The exam examines the range of topics covered in the lectures and readings.
Research and Practice
The exam requires students to assimilate what they know from original research.
The textbook used in this unit is: Johnson, G., Whittington, R. & Scholes, K., Angwin, D., & Regnér, P. (2013) Exploring Strategy (10th Edition). Harlow England: Pearson Education, ISBN: 9781292002552.
Additional required readings will be available via iLearn.
A total mark of 50 or higher (out of 100) is required to complete this unit.
Technology used: iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au ) and Macquarie University email.
Access to a personal computer is required to access iLearn; students are required to use word processing and Turnitin for submitting assignments. You will need to bring a WiFi enabled device to every class to use in student centred, problem based learning activities and for access to online analytical tools. The web page for this unit can be found at: iLearn http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
WEEKLY CURRICULUM MGMT 745 2017 S1
Week |
Topic Name |
Pre Reading: Sections from the textbook (10th edition), other readings found on iLearn. Assessment Tasks |
1 |
Introductions Who, Why, What, Overview, Lenses |
Chapter 1 |
2 |
Strategic Fit Congruence Model, Evaluating Strategy, Environment (1) – PESTEL. |
Porter (1996) iLearn |
3 |
External Environment Environment, Industry Analysis, Five Forces, Industry Life Cycle. |
Sections 2.1‐2.3 & 2.5 Porter(2008) iLearn (covers largely 2.3.1) |
4 |
Business Strategies Strategic Business Units, Competitive Strategies, Porter’s Generic Strategies, Blue Ocean Strategy |
Chapter 6 (Sections 6.1‐6.3) Kim & Mauborgne (2005) iLearn |
5 |
Resources and Capabilities Resource based view, sustainable competitive advantage, Strategic Groups. |
Chapter 3 & Section 2.4 Barney (1991) iLearn |
6 |
Dynamic Strategies and Game Theory Interactive Strategies, Cooperation, Game Theory |
Sections 6.4 Brandenburger & Nalebuff (1995) iLearn |
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Types of innovation, first and second mover advantages, diffusion. |
Chapter 9 Lundmark (2010) iLearn |
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Semester Break |
Individual part of the case study due |
8 |
Inside the Organisation |
Sections5.3,13.4 &p.167,547 Waterman,Peters&Phillips(1980) Mintzberg(1980)iLearn |
9 |
Harvard Case Study (Groups) |
The Group Case Study (iLearn). Group Case Study First Draft |
10 |
Corporate Strategies Scope, Diversification, Portfolios, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances. |
Sections 7.1‐7.5, 7.7.1, 10.1‐10.3.3 & p.251 |
11 |
Strategy in Practice (Process) How strategy comes about, the role of planning and improvisation. |
Chapter 12 & Sections 4.3‐4.5 + p.132 Group Report Due |
12 |
Case Presentation |
Group Presentations in Class |
13 |
Review |
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Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
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No changes since last offering – both the prior version of the textbook and the most recent one can be used.
In an ever more globalised and interconnected world, the sustainability of organisational practice is increasingly important. The concepts and frameworks introduced in this unit will help students analyse and make sense of some of the complexities underlying sustainable organisational practice.
The assignments requires students to conduct original research, which involves the collection and analysis of information from a range of sources. This unit uses research from external sources as listed in the references lists on iLearn.