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By the end of the unit students should have an improved understanding of the process of developing a strategy for an international business as well the key factors in the firm and its external environment that must be considered. Page 3 of 15 1 . Explain key concepts and theories in strategic management. 2 . Apply relevant concepts, theories and techniques to identify and analyses key strategic issues facing a business. 3 . Develop capabilities to make effective recommendations for resolving complex strategic issues/problems. 4 . At the highest level of learning, students will be able to design new conceptual frameworks and techniques for strategy analysis based on the economic principles (ideas, concepts etc. ) introduced in the course.
Page 4 of 15 Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analyzing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations. This graduate capability is supported by: Learning Apply relevant concepts, theories and techniques to identify and analyses key Outcome Develop capabilities to make effective recommendations for resolving complex strategic issues/problems.
Assessment Group presentation Task Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking. This graduate capability is supported by: At the highest level of learning, students will be able to design new conceptual frameworks and techniques for strategy analysis based on the economic principles (ideas, concepts etc. ) introduced in the course. We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey heir views in forms effective with different audiences.
We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate. Page 5 of 15 Explain key concepts and theories in strategic management. Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject r profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards.
They will be able to articulate the Structure of knowledge Of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter;disciplinary solutions to problems. This graduate capability is supported by: page 6 of 15 Assessment t Tasks Presentation individual al grief Graduate Description Capabilities tutorials Assignment If anal Week 8-13 Linked Outcomes Due Date Group Weight 17 May Friday presentation Week 10 Examination University examination period Due Date: Week 8-13 tutorials Weight: 3 0% There will be six groups for each tutorial class. F room week 8 to week 1 3, each group will need to make a presentation in the tutorial class, based on an allocated case study.
The case reading material provides only a basic background and case questions, students are expected to search the additional and/or updated information (e. G. Newspapers and other media outlets) relevant to their presentation topics. Students should introduce the case first and then analyses the case questions through reference to course material as well as additional research. The presentation should be about 30-40 minutes, depending on the number Of students in the group and the number of questions for the case. Beyond addressing the case questions, students are encouraged to raise and/or solve additional research questions based on for example updated information about the case. The presentation will be followed by audience questions and discussions chaired by your tutor.
The audience will provide a group-based peer review for the presenting group. Each group member is expected to participate in the presentation. Each group should determine the format of presentation and prepare reappoint handouts for the audience. Student presentations will provide a focus for class discussion within these weeks’ tutorials. Your tutor will mark and comment on a marking sheet and return to you in the following week’s class. The mark will include the average mark from peer reviews provided by other groups. Research and Practice The group presentation requires students to search additional information (e. G. Newspapers and other media outlets) relevant to their presentation topics. Age 7 of 15 Due Date: 1 7 May Friday Week 10 Each student will need to prepare a written assignment – a 2,000 word excluding bibliography) essay on a case study. Students should search the information (e. G. Newspapers and other media outlets) relevant to the case and analyses the case through reference to concepts and frameworks introduced in the unit. Assignment case question and marking criteria will be provided by week 4. In week 7 tutorial, your tutor will discuss some specific issues on assignment preparation. A hard copy of your assignment should be either submitted to BESS by 4:30 pm 17 May Friday O R submitted to your tutors in the tutorials on an earlier date.