Learning outcomes
This course is an introduction to strategic management methods. Its objectives are the following:
- Clarify the concepts linked to strategic management
- Identify the methods allowing strategic diagnosis and implementation of strategic decisions
- Enlignten the application modalities of those methods following organisational particularities
- Apply those methods to a series of cases considering both the diagnosis and the implementation
Content
After a general introduction about strategic management principles, allowing the distinction between strategic and operational management, we study the different methods and tools to perform a strategic diagnostic, both internally and externally. This leads us to a global vision of the firm position, in particular using portfolio matrices. On this basis, we look at different strategic options, first at the level of strategic business units, then at the corporate level. For all those strategic options, we consider the most relevant organisational structure and working. Finally, we study the impact of various leadership modes on strategic efficiency.
Teaching methods
Conceptual part
- Readings followed by discussions in class
- Role playing
Applied part
- Case studies realised in class for a part and by the students for another part
- Invitation of executives for "real-life" illustrations
Evaluations
Class work (readings, involvement in the activities) : 40 %
Oral exam with all material (case studies) : 60 %
Recommended readings
Case studies and papers given at course sessions ;
See course notes
Language of instruction
French / Français
Location for course
NAMUR
Organizer
Faculté des sciences économiques, sociales et de gestion
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
Degree of Reference
Undergraduate Degree