MNM2STR-Strategy

Module Provider: International Business and Strategy
Number of credits: 15 [7.5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Prof Marc Day
Email: marc.day@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:

Assessable learning outcomes:

Intended learning outcomes: 

By the end of the module the expectation of students will be to: 

• understand and apply the contents of a strategic thinking process to their context

These outcomes are achieved through the acquisition of high levels of cognition, understanding and intellectual skills. They will help programme members to develop and demonstrate personal and team competence and behaviours expected at a senior executive level within an organisation 

Assessable learning outcomes: 

• assess in detail how the organisation’s internal value-creating resources create a sustainable strategic advantage 


• demonstrate high level abilities and skills in strategic thinking, strategic analysis, synthesis and generation of insight for shrewd strategic decision-making 


• demonstrate skill in applying the core elements of strategy taking into consideration the central role that the concept ‘value’ plays in strategy; demonstrate how organisations sustain superior performance by virtue of their ability to conceive and create a meaningful offer to stakeholders 


• analyse and understand the organisation and its external competitive environment using a holistic strategic perspective – where opportunities for value creation exist, or alternatively, dangers to the firm’s competitive position 


• identify and evaluate appropriate strategic options, assess their impact on the organisation’s strategic position and choose a direction to support future performance 

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

The module looks into the variety of issues and challenges faced by the managers of firms, considering both country-level issues and firm-specific characteristics, focusing on conceptual frameworks related to choosing the optimal strategy. The aim is for programme members to develop an ability to understand the complexity of stakeholders and markets, and the capacity to successfully manage issues related to strategy. Therefore two parallel lines of thinking will be developed. First, the course material will help you to understand internal business capabilities, the role of political and economic systems, the importance of the competitive environment, and the relevance of other stakeholders. Second, the course presents conceptual frameworks that make sense of the nature and extent of strategy as a multi-dimensional construct. We address the five strategic perspectives of strategy as a pattern, plan, perspective, ploy, and position. We consider what managers of firms do in order to leverage their company-specific advantages in across different environments. The module also sheds light on the most recent developments in strategy. 

Module contents by sub-heading; 

1. 
   

   Defining strategy 

   
   

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   Strategic thinking and the value proposition 

   
   

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   The organisation’s external context 

   
   

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   Organisational resources and capabilities 

   
   

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   Strategy dynamics 

   
   

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   Appraising the value proposition 

   
   

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   Strategic options and evaluation 

   
   

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   Strategic contexts 

   
   

Global context:

The module deals with international issues in the specific subject, perhaps utilises global case studies giving a global perspective. 

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1 x 5000 word written assignment. Deadline dependent on cohort entry. (word limit allowance -10%, +20%)

Formative assessment methods:

N/A

Penalties for late submission:

In accordance to the MBA Programme Specification 

Assessment requirements for a pass:

The pass-mark for all modules at level 7 is 50% 

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment by 100% assignment (capped at 50%); to be submitted within 6 weeks of notification of module failure, date dependent on cohort entry and to be advised by the Programme Administrator. 

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 1 August 2023