Course 2022-2023

Organization and strategy - Partim [EGESB311]

  • 3 credits
  • 30h+15h
  • 1st quarter
Language of instruction: French / Français

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