Strategic Management
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA26YPSO152 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Master |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Holma, Heikki |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| B101-2013 |
1 autumn |
5.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to
- explain the key concepts of management and strategic thinking and describe their importance in business development
- analyze the importance of various elements and fields of know-how for business strategy
- analyze the importance of strategies and strategic thinking in non-profit organizations
Student's Workload
26,7 hr/credit * 5 credits = 134 hr, which contains active class working, writing of essay, independent study.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required
Contents
- Key concepts of strategic management
- Strategic management in business development
- Analyses and strategic options
- Business development strategies
- Realization of business strategies
- Achievement of competitive edge by managing human capital
- Strategic human resources and profitability
- Business cases
Recommended or Required Reading
- Kamensky, M. 2010. Strateginen johtaminen. Menestyksen timantti. Talentum.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/pifskx
- Otala, L. 2008. Osaamispääoman johtamisesta kilpailuetu. WsoyPro.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/fjfskx
- Laukkanen, M. (toim.) 2007. Kasvuyritys. Talentum.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/2jfskx
- Näsi, J. & Neilimo, K. 2006. Mitä on liiketoimintaosaaminen. WsoyPro.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/tkfskx
- Santalainen T. 2009. Strateginen ajattelu & Toiminta.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/dlfskx
- Bryson, J. M. 1995. Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations. Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Availability: http://tiny.cc/1lfskx
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Contact teaching 30 %
- Assignments and other independent studies 70 %
Assessment Criteria
Level 1. Students will be able to explain the main contents of the key concepts in strategic management and thinking. They will be also able to explain what internal and external operation environment factors companies and organizations have to analyze, and what managing the field of know-how means.
Level 3. Students will be able to explain the content and development of strategic management and thinking, as well as the importance of strategic management in different kinds of organizations. They also will be able to explain what factors organizations have to analyze in their internal and external operation environments, and how the analysis could be done. Moreover, the students will be able to explain among other things how the management of the field of know-how can be used in achieving the competitive edge.
Level 5. Students will be able to analyze strategic management and thinking in real business life applications. They will be able to explain and analyze what different factors organizations have to analyze in internal and external operation environment by using examples from real life conditions, and how the field of managing know-how can be utilized in this task.
Assessment Methods
Exam (T1-K5). Active participation in lessons and assignments is also taken into account.
Work Placement
None
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