Formulating Strategy (YZWZ0210)

Formulating Strategy, 5 cr - YZWZ0210

Formulating Strategy (YZWZ0210-3006), 28.08.2023 – 19.12.2023,
5 cr (ZJAYBB23S1, ...) — Face-to-face + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Lecturer(s)

Murat Akpinar

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Classroom teaching on-campus, intensive days including lectures, workshops, and group discussions.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Porter, M. (1996) What is strategy? Harvard Business Review, Nov-Dec, 61-78. Porter, M. (2008) The five competitive forces that shape strategy. Harvard Business Review, Jan, 78-93. Prahalad, C., & Hamel, G. (1990) The core competence of the organization. Harvard Business Review, May-June, 79-91.
Mintzberg, H., Ahlstrand, B, & Lampel, J. (1998) Strategy safari: A guided tour through the wilds of strategic management. New York Press. Chapter 1, 1-21.
Barney, J. (1991) Firm resources and sustained competitive advantage. Journal of Management, 17(1), 99-120. Kim, W.C., & Mauborgne, R. (2004) Blue ocean strategy. Harvard Business Review, Oct, 76-84.
There will also be a selection of cases and support material provided by the lecturer.

Working life cooperation

The individual assignment will aim to develop operations at your work place.

Campus

Main Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

There is no exam. The individual assignment is due a month after the last contact session.

Learning assignments and student workload

Lectures 27 hours
Preparing for the lectures 27 hours
Group project 27 hours
Individual assignment 54 hours

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Content scheduling

1.9.2023 (14-20)
2.9.2023 (9-14)
22.9.2023 (14-20)
23.9.2023 (9-14)
Groups
- ZJAYBB23S1
- YBB23S1
Alternative learning methods

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Seats

0 - 30

Assessment methods

Individual assignment, group project, active participation in class

Degree Programme

Master's Degree Programme in International Business Management

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Share of R&D studies

2.00 cr

Share of virtual studies

0.00 cr

Unit

School of Business

You understand the principles of strategic thinking and you are aware of different schools of strategic management. You realize the importance of strategy as a tool to develop the organization locally or globally. You know the various stages of the strategy process, and you use the techniques of strategy formulation. The course prepares you to make strategic analysis and formulate good strategies.

Strategic thinking, principles of strategic management, vision, mission, values, goals, strategy process, strategic analysis, formulating strategy

Face-to-face learning and distance learning

Porter, M. (1996) What is strategy? Harvard Business Review, Nov-Dec, 61-78.
Porter, M. (2008) The five competitive forces that shape strategy. Harvard Business Review, Jan, 78-93.
Prahalad, C., & Hamel, G. (1990) The core competence of the organization. Harvard Business Review, May-June, 79-91.
Mintzberg, H., Ahlstrand, B, & Lampel, J. (1998) Strategy safari: A guided tour through the wilds of strategic management. New York Press. Chapter 1, 1-21.
Barney, J. (1991) Firm resources and sustained competitive advantage. Journal of Management, 17(1), 99-120. Kim, W.C., & Mauborgne, R. (2004) Blue ocean strategy. Harvard Business Review, Oct, 76-84.
There will also be a selection of cases and support material provided by the lecturer.

Bachelor's degree

0-5

Sufficient 1: You understand strategic management concepts at a sufficient level but fail to attempt to use them to formulate strategies for developing the working life locally or globally. You have challenges to communicate your findings in oral and written form in a structured manner. There are issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Satisfactory 2: You understand strategic management concepts at a satisfactory level and attempt to use them to formulate strategies for developing the working life locally or globally. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

Good 3: You have a good understanding of the concepts of strategic management and use them well to formulate good strategies for developing the working life locally or globally. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are some issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.
Very good 4: You have a very good understanding of the concepts of strategic management and use them very well to formulate innovative strategies for developing the working life locally or globally. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly in a well-structured manner. There are minor issues in complying with JAMK reporting instructions.

You have a thorough understanding of the concepts of strategic management and apply them critically to formulate innovative strategies for developing the working life locally or globally. You are able to communicate your findings in oral and written form responsibly and in a well-structured manner, complying fully with JAMK reporting instructions.

Formulating Strategy, 5 cr - YZWZ0210

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