STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

MGT3SMG

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will gain 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-ordinatorStephane Bignoux

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesInstructor led sessions, workshops with group-work in class case-studies requiring collaboration and cooperation, written assignments.

Capstone subjectYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesMGT1FOM OR BUS1BUF OR BUS1BIB

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

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

AuthorDallas Hanson, Michael Hitt, Duane Ireland, Robert E Hoskisson

Year2017

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCENGAGE

ISBN978-1285425177

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

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Using a scenario based approach, demonstrate an ability to consider assumptions, classify and explore strategic information, and formulate an integrated and insightful analytical response.

02. Using scenario based approach, demonstrate an ability to reflect critically upon research processes for the discipline.

03. Demonstrate an ability to use mathematics to analyse a scenario, create approaches to that scenario and critically evaluate a solution to that scenario.

04. Apply the conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge of strategic management to assess competitive organisational scenarios, and position and plan for these organisations to operate effectively on a competitive business landscape

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWilliam Keeton

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephane Bignoux

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephane Bignoux

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephane Bignoux

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnjum Chaudhry

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephane Bignoux

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Sydney, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStephane Bignoux

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
1 x Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Assignment	Individual	No	30	SILO1
1 x Individual Research Portfolio (1200 words) Summative.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO3
1 x Individual Quantitative Literacy Research Case (1200 words) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
5 fortnightly online tests assessing weekly in class group-work exercises (900 words in total) Formative. Released during semester.	N/A	Other	Individual	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4