Individual in-class participation 5%
Mini-quizzes 5%
Group assignments 40%
Final exam 50%
Syllabus
Title
4775 International Strategic Management II
Instructors
Dr. Tobias Knoll
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/15/19 to 02/20/19
Registration via LPIS
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Building on the content of ISM 1, International Strategic Management 2 briefly introduces the basics of strategic management and strategic analysis. The focus of the course, however, lies on strategy formulation. In this regard the key areas of business as well as corporate strategy are covered. The course further explores the tools and concepts of diversification, vertical integration, acquisitions, alliances and global strategy. Eventually, the important area of strategy implementation is discussed.
Students who have passed this course successfully are able to:
- explain the nature and purpose of strategic management
- describe the two generic business strategies and understand their differences
- discuss potential implications of diversification and vertical integration on firm performance
- explain the main differences between acquisitions and alliances
- identify drivers that shape global strategies
- name and describe forces which influence firms' ability to compete in a global market
- explain the most important factors of successful strategy implementation
Apart from these skills, students further develop their social skill-set through demanding group assignments. By the end of the course, students are able to systematically solve in-depth case studies and provide solutions to strategic problems and assess their impact on firm performance.
All students must attend the first class!
Attendance in all four block-sessions is required! You are only allowed to miss one half of a session. Unexcused absence results in failing the class. The last two hour session in the schedule constitutes the final exam. If you know that you will have conflicts with other classes, please register for another one of the two remaining International Strategic Management classes.
The course International Strategic Management 2 involves different teaching methods including in-class discussions, case studies, reading assignments, group assignments and oral presentations. The content and structure of the course is closely tied to the book "Strategic Management" by Frank T. Rothaermel and covers the most important aspects of modern international strategic management.
For participants of the Cross-Functional Management Program and WU-incomings only
For questions concerning enrolment and waiting lists please contact the Coordinator of the Cross-Functional Management Programme at cfm@wu.ac.at
Although not mandatory, completion of International Strategic Management 1 is highly recommended prior to attending International Strategic Management 2.
No prior knowledge in the field of strategic management is required!
tobias.knoll@wu.ac.at
If you have any questions concerning this course content please feel free to contact me.
Since this course is held in a blocked format, attendance in all four sessions is mandatory. You are only allowed to miss half of a session.
| Unit | Date | Contents |
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| 1 | Chapter 1: What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important? Chapter 2: The Strategic Management Process Chapter 8: Corporate Strategy: Vertical Integration and Diversification |
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| 2 | Chapter 9: Corporate Strategy: Acquisitions, Alliances, and Networks Chapter 10: Global Strategy: Competing Around the World |
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| 3 | Chapter 11: Organizational Design: Structure, Culture, and Control Chapter 12: Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and Strategic Leadership |
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| 4 | Group Assignment: Term Project Presentation and Discussion | |
| 5 | Final Exam |
Last edited: 2018-11-26
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