mgt3smg strategic management
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
MGT3SMG
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
MGT3SMG provides students with a comprehensive understanding of techniques and models applied in organisations to ensure sustainable competitive advantage. This involves application of key theories to decisions and actions taken by an organisation's senior management team to devise a long-term plan with the intention of developing the organisation's core competencies and increasing the organisation's competitiveness. Key topics in this subject include; understanding the dynamics of the internal and external environments, Value Chain Analysis, the 5 Forces Model, corporate level strategy, business level strategy, modes of entry into domestic and international markets, propensity to innovate and level of competition and corporate governance. The focus will be on developing the ability of students to understand, evaluate and effectively apply strategic management knowledge to modern organisations.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed MGT1FOM OR BUS1BUF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students undertaking a major in Management or HRM in the Bachelor of Business are strongly encouraged to undertake MGT1FOM.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to analyze the conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge of SMG in the context of contemporary organisations
- Activities:
- Lecture Teaching, Tutorial Discussion Sessions, Final Exam and Written Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to apply the theoretical models of strategic management to work-base practices in the context of contemporary organisations
- Activities:
- Lecture Teaching, Tutorial Discussion Sessions, Final Exam and Written Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to demonstrate the practical application of ethics principles to planning, development, and implementation of Strategic Management in the context of contemporary organisations
- Activities:
- Lecture Teaching, Tutorial Discussion Sessions, Final Exam and Written Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to demonstrate the practical application of Strategic Management to work-based practices in the context of contemporary organisations
- Activities:
- Lecture Teaching, Tutorial Discussion Sessions, Final Exam and Written Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to distinguish between major processes involved in developing strategic planning and development in the context of contemporary organisations
- Activities:
- Lecture Teaching, Tutorial Discussion Sessions, Final Exam and Written Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Upon completion of the subject, students should be able to prove the capacity to learn independently and effectively in the context of the discipline
- Activities:
- Lecture Teaching, Tutorial Discussion Sessions, Final Exam and Written Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Dandenong, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Dandenong, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
France, 2016, Week 11-26, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 26
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 26 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 26
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop
"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Sydney, 2016, Study Period 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBret Slade
Class requirements
Lecture/FilmWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture/film other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via blended.
"Workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Individual Written Assignment 1500 words | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| End-Semester Group Written assignment 1500 words per student. 5 students per group (max). | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |