Master of Science Investment Promotion & Economic Development
- Flexible (Distance Learning)

F. Strategic Decision Making

Content:

Strategic thinking: process, approaches and levels; lifecycle analysis; Porter's five forces; strategic group analysis; value chain analysis; value creation; cost and differentiation; strategic goals; objectives and planning; mission statements; shareholders interest, power and influence; developing strategic options, evaluations and choice; implementation of strategy, management of change; monitoring and evaluating the strategy process.

Learning outcomes:

  • To analyse the external environment of an organisation.
  • Critically appraise the internal resources of an organisation and identify how and where value is created within an organisation.
  • Understand the role of objectives and planning.
  • Evaluate different strategic options and critically appraise the methods of implementing the chosen strategy.
  • Critically discuss the value of monitoring and evaluating strategies.

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