Course detail

Strategic Management

FP-EsmtPAcad. year: 2017/2018

a) To introduce to many generally used concepts and ideas of strategic management process and principals of strategic thinking
b) To train the students’ ability to use analytical tools for strategic analysis of external and internal factors.
c) To equip the student with a detailed knowledge of method of formulation of strategy based on hierarchical strategy structure - corporate, business, functional and horizontal strategy.
d) To develop management skills methods of selection, realization and evaluation of strategy.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

a) Displays comprehensive knowledge and understanding of strategic management concepts, strategic thinking and process of strategic management of company in global environment
b) Understanding of a complex of managerial tools, models and techniques to specific needs of strategic management
c) Encourage managerial skills in order to formulate strategy on the base of complex analysis and to set and manage conditions for its implementation
d) Demonstrates expertise in highly specialised conditions, efficiency of realization of implementation of strategy from the view of key stakeholders

Prerequisites

This course assumes prior knowledge of management and marketing at the bachelor level.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course contains lectures that explain basic principles, problems and methodology of the discipline, and exercises that promote the practical knowledge of the subject presented in the lectures.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Evaluation of the course consists of two parts - the processing of the project dealing with the case study and exam written test with possibility of consequent oral examination. Scoring of each component is as follows:
- Case study is evaluated a maximum of 40 points according to the level of processing
- The final test has two parts. The first part has 10 questions with optional answers. The second part has two open questions. There will be only one correct answer for questions with optional answers. The correct answer is evaluated by 2 points, wrong answer -1 point and no response 0 points. Open questions are evaluated each max. 20 points. The maximum score for the test is 60 points. Time for the first part of test ) questions with optional answers) is 20 minutes. Time for the second part of test (open questions) is 60 minutes. No materials can be used for the first part of the test. The second part of the test (open questions) is “open book”.
Students solve in teams one of the specified variant case study, individually defined topic is possible. The composition of the teams, chosen case study and name of the company should be sent electronically by the end of the fifth week of the semester. Particular company can be chosen only by one team within semester and course. Particular focus of the case study is gradually solved in exercises according to the timetable. The study addresses the strategic aspects of the behavior of individual companies in those sectors, or frames on the strategic analysis of the company and strategy formulation of the company. The study is presented and defended in the term specified by timetable – see news. Students have to hand over a written feasibility study in the form surname_surname_....doc or surname_surname_....pdf. Use surname of team members for name of file. These documents must be submitted one week before presentation. Late submission will be penalized tearing down 10 points from the total score. Processing, delivery and presentation of case studies is also a condition for granting credit.
In the case of poor results of case presentation (less than 10 points) students can prepare new extra case instead of it. The best possible evaluation for this new extra case would be 20 points. Term of presentation will be set up individually.

The maximum number of points, at 100% fulfillment of the two conditions, is 100. The final classification is based on the number of points and is in line with ECTS. Students have to obtain at least 50 points in sum to pass the course. In case of insufficient number of points, or the need to obtain a better assessment, students have the opportunity to use oral exam.

Course curriculum

1. Process of strategic management
2. Definition of business objectives, three levels of strategy, strategic business units
3. Structure of business environment, analysis of general and industrial environment
4. Competitiveness and competitive environment, competitive space
5. Analysis of internal factors - functional approach
6. Resource based analysis, competitive advantage, fundamental competence
7. Strategy formulation, generic strategies, value chain
8. Diversification, restructuring
9. Megers, acquisition, join-venture and the cooperation of companies, strategy of internationalization
10. Factors which influence the choice of strategy, methods of selection
11. Implementation and evaluation of the strategy
12. Strategic leadership, organizational apsects, realization of the strategy
13. Alternative approaches to formulating the strategy, specifics of the strategic management of a various types of organizations

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

a) To introduce to many generally used concepts and ideas of strategic management process and principals of strategic thinking
b) To train the students’ ability to use analytical tools for strategic analysis of external and internal factors.
c) To equip the student with a detailed knowledge of method of formulation of strategy based on hierarchical strategy structure - corporate, business, functional and horizontal strategy.
d) To develop management skills methods of selection, realization and evaluation of strategy.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at lectures is required as well as studying of basic literature. Control is in teacher’s competence. The attendance at the presentation and defence of project is compulsory.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

KEŘKOVSKÝ, M. - VYKYPĚL, O. Strategické řízení - teorie pro praxi. 1. vyd, Praha: C.H.Beck, 2002. 172 s. ISBN 80-7179-578-X. (CS)
ZICH, R. Koncepce úspěchuschopnosti Konkurenceschopnost - vítězství, nebo účast v soutěži?. Brno: Akademické nakladatelství CERM, 2012. 125 s. ISBN: 978-80-7204-818- 2. (CS)
COLLIS, D.J. - MONTGOMERY, C.A. Corporate strategy - Resources and the Scope of the Firm.1st ed. McGraw-Hill, 1997. 764 p. ISBN 0-256-17894-1. (EN)
HITT, M.A. - IRELAND, R.D. - HOSKISSON, R.E. Strategic Management - Competitiveness and Globalization: Concepts. 6th ed. South-Western College Pub, 2004. 544 p. ISBN 0324275307 (EN)
PORTER, MICHAEL E. Competitive Strategy. First Free Press Export Edition: Free Press 2004. 396p. ISBN: 0-7432-6088-0. (EN)

Recommended reading

GRANT, R.M. Contemporary strategic analysis. 6th ed. Blackwell Publishing, 2008. 482 p. ISBN 978-1-4051-6309-5. (EN)
KOTLER, P. Matrketing Management. 10. vyd. Praha: Grada Publishing, 2001. 720 s. ISBN 80-247-0016-6. (CS)
MALLYA, T. Základy strategického řízení a rozhodování. 1.vyd., Praha: Grada Publishing, a.s.,2007. 246 s. ISBN 978-80-247-1911-5. (CS)
MINTZBERG - QUINN - GHOSHAL The Strategic Management Process. Revised European Edition. Prentice Hall Europe 1998, 1036 p. ISBN 0-13-675984-X. (EN)
PORTER, MICHAEL E. Competitive Advantage. First Free Press Export Edition: Free Press 2004.557 s. ISBN: 0-7432-6087-2. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-EBF Master's

    branch MGR-EBF , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Popis a charakteristika procesu strategického řízení firmy
2. Možné způsoby tvorby cílů ve firmě, hierarchie strategie,SBU
3. Struktura analytických postupů. Obecné a oborové okolí firmy
4. Konkurence a konkurenční prostředí, konkurenční prostor
5. Interní faktory – funkční přístup
6. Analýzy zdrojů, konkurenční výhoda, základní kompetence
7. Formulace strategie, Porterovy generické strategie, hodnotový řetězec
8. Diverzifikace, restrukturalizace
9. Podstata akvizice, fúze, joint-venture a spolupráce firem, strategie internacionalizace
10. Faktory ovlivňující výběr strategie, metody výběru
11. Implementace a hodnocení strategie
12. Strategické vůdcovství, organizační aspekty realizace strategie
13. Alternativní přístupy k formulaci strategie, Specifika strategického řízení různých typů organizací

Exercise

13 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer