Managing Competitive Strategy
| Module title | Managing Competitive Strategy |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEMM068 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Mr Michael Mathews () |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 120 |
|---|
Module description
Summary:
During our semester together within this module we will be discussing major issues affecting strategy for 21st century organisations, and debating the pros and cons of applying some of the various approaches that both theorists and practitioners have developed to facilitate evaluating, planning and influencing strategy development and execution.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation
You will work with a number of case studies in this module to help you engage with the material and gain an international perspective on strategy. These include a number of international studies, such as Staples case 12, Google case 18 and Microsoft case 20 with Elop’s Nokia Materials, Starbucks case 25 and the ACCA case study 2Tel (2015.) The numbered cases are in our Strategy module’s core text book; Hill, Schilling and Jones (2015, 2017.) Strategic Management: Cengage.
The book is an essential purchase so as to access the readings and the case studies within .
Sustainability
All of the resources needed are available through the ELE (Exeter Learning Environment).
External Engagement
As in previous years, we will be inviting a guest speaker. An announcement will be made once we have secured one.
Employability
Working in groups is valuable experience for your future employment as it enables you to learn how to work in different ways. The ability to use social media is increasingly seen as a key skill by employers; and many are using collaborative tools to develop strategy. Previous students have already found their experience of working with LinkedIn and Twitter to be of value to employers. You will also develop your skills, working as part of a multi-national team of around five members: report writing, researching competitors, and developing practical problem-solving skills.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aims of this module are to:
- investigate with criticality the components of strategic management analytical frameworks
- explore the role of strategy at different organisational levels in various industries
- enable students to characterise and conceptualise different perspectives of strategy
- provide students with practical experience of working on strategic issues, within a team.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Identify and analyse the role of strategy at multiple organisational levels
- 2. Understand and evaluate a selection of strategic management models
- 3. Apply strategic frameworks to a range of organisational contexts
- 4. Comprehend practical issues associated with the development and execution of strategy
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Synthesise conceptual frameworks encompassing multiple perspectives
- 6. Reflect on practical case experiences using current theory
- 7. Use appropriate published research findings to support academic arguments
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 8. Carry out independent study/research and case study analysis
- 9. Reflect on, and amend, personal learning strategies for specific learning tasks
- 10. Work effectively in a group
- 11. Use collaborative technology to create a strategic document
Syllabus plan
• The strategic management process
• Analysing a firm’s external environment
• Analysing a firm’s internal capabilities
• Competitive Strategy
• Corporate Strategy
• Collaborative/network level strategy
• International Strategy
• Strategy evaluation
• Strategy implementation
• Different perspectives on strategy
• Strategic Paradoxes
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 123 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Contact hours | 20 | Lectures/seminars |
| 3 | Tutorials | |
| 4 | Workshops |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials and Workshops requiring preparation | 3 x 1 hour tutorials 2 x 2 hour workshops | 1,2,3,4,6,8,9 | Verbal and peer feedback in tutorial/workshop |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 50 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group report on case study | 50 | 2,500 words (per group of 5 students) | 3,4,6,7,8,9, 10,11 | Comments on paper and group feedback from lecturers |
| Examination | 50 | 2 hours | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 | As requested |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group paper on case study | Individual paper on separate case study (2000 words) | 3,4,6,7,8,9, 10, 11 | August |
| Examination | Examination (2 hours) | 1,2,3,5,6,7,9 | August |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Core Text for the Module:
Hill, Schilling & Jones (2017) Strategic Management: An Integrated Approach; Theory & Cases , 12 th edition CENGAGE
Supplementary Reading:
Thompson, A.A., Peteraf, M., Gamble, J.E., Strickland, A.J. III., Janes, A., and Sutton, C. (February 2013) Crafting and Executing Strategy : The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases, European Edition: London: McGraw-Hill, Irwin.
Daft, R. and Benson, A. (2016) Managemen t: Cengage.
De Wit, B. and Meyer, R. (2016) Strategy: Cengage.
Barney, J.B. and Hesterly, W.S. (2012) Strategic management and Competitive Advantage , Harlow: Pearson Higher Education.
Mintzberg, H., Ahlstrand, B. and Lampel, J.B. (2008) Strategy Safari, London: Financial Times.
Plus a range of articles from:
Strategic Management Journal, McKinsey Quarterly,
Harvard Business Review,
Long Range Planning and other relevant journals
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=241
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 17/07/2014 |
| Last revision date | 23/05/2018 |
