mgt5str strategic management

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

MGT5STR

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will examine strategic management, focusing on how top management and organisational leaders develop and implement strategies in diverse organisational contexts. You will focus on the techniques applied to gain competitive advantage, and the decisions and actions taken to guide the firm in competitive environments. The subject is taught within the Positioning School framework. Key topics in strategic management include: industry and competitor analysis; generic strategies; the resource based view of the firm; resources, capabilities and core competencies; diversification and integration; international business strategy; and organisational structure, control and change.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsIBU5COR OR BUA5SM

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalisation

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorHitt, M.A., Ireland, R.D., and Hoskisson, R.E

YearN/A

Edition/Volume11th Edition

PublisherCengage Learning

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Articulate diverse theoretical positions describing strategic management and to write critically about high performance issues.

02. Demonstrate an engagement with the body of knowledge and fundamental issues surrounding strategic management.

03. Develop and apply skills and expertise individually and collectively enabling constructive engagement with challenges of strategic management and corporate decision making.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Class requirements

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

On-Line, 2020, Online study period 6 , Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJunsong Bian

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

City Campus, 2020, Summer 2 , Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnjum Chaudhry

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 2 - 7
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One group investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (1500 per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3
One individual investigative, authentic learning, strategic research assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3