Outline

Overview

The aim of this unit is to introduce the concept of strategy and explain its role in the management of organisations. The unit thus traces the development of strategic management as a field and examines different approaches to strategic management. WORK6002 introduces students to the classical strategy process of strategic analysis, strategy formulation and strategy implementation. This involves learning about and working with a range of strategy models and tools that can be used in the strategic management of organisations. In particular, a range of case studies is used to explore the practical application of these tools. The unit also critically examines traditional views of strategy by introducing a range of current debates in the strategy field.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	WORK6002
Academic unit	Work and Organisational Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Gaia Grant, gaia.grant@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Small continuous assessment	Seminar-based assessment Seminar participation and facilitation	20%	Ongoing	Ongoing
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Case study assessment - analysis Case study	10%	Week 04 Due date: 04 Apr 2020 at 10:00 Closing date: 09 Apr 2020	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Final exam	Final exam Written exam	40%	Week 07	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Case study assessment - recommendation Case study	30%	Week 08 Due date: 02 May 2020 at 10:00 Closing date: 07 May 2020	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Seminar-based assessment: Participation (individual assessment) in seminars is assessed each week based on attendance, punctuality, and the quality of your contribution to the discussion surrounding case analyses. Also, you will be allocated a group and a case study in the first week. In your assigned week, your group will make a presentation which will require you to identify a media item (e.g. an article from a newspaper, a social media clip, etc.) that relates to the case or to the case’s key strategic issue. At the end of your presentation, your group will facilitate a seminar exercise by providing key questions and/or an activity that will stimulate discussion related to your presentation.
Case study assessment - analysis: This is the first part of the case study assessment. Students will conduct a strategic analysis of an organisation (to be announced). This part will involve judiciously applying strategy concepts, tools and frameworks from the first half of the unit of study to conduct a strategic analysis of the organisation.
Case study assessment - recommendation: This is the second part of the case study assessment. This part will involve building on the analysis from part 1, and material from the second half of the unit of study, to formulate coherent recommendations for the organisation.
Final exam: This exam will consist of a series of questions requiring a combination of long and short answer responses. Students will receive a case study a minimum of one week prior to the exam, and some exam questions will pertain to this case.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. Introduction to strategy; 2. External analysis	Lecture and tutorial (7 hr)
Week 02	1. Internal analysis; 2. Business-level strategy and competitive rivalry	Lecture and tutorial (7 hr)
Week 03	1. Corporate-level strategy; 2. Strategic leadership; 3. Strategy implementation; 4. Writing an effective case analysis	Lecture and tutorial (7 hr)
Week 04	1. Strategy and globalisation; 2. Strategy in practice	Lecture and tutorial (7 hr)
Week 05	1. Strategic risks and uncertainties; 2. Strategy and corporate social responsibility	Lecture and tutorial (7 hr)
Week 06	1. Strategy and innovation; 2. Internet and new business models; 3. Exam review	Lecture and tutorial (7 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures and seminars are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Hanson, D., Hitt, M., Ireland, R., and Hoskisson, R. (2017) Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalisation, Cengage Learning, 6th Asia-Pacific Edition, ISBN: 978-0170373159.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. comprehend and apply a variety of tools and approaches related to strategy formulation and implementation
LO2. evaluate organisational strategies and propose solutions for strategic issues in a variety of business contexts and industries
LO3. develop the ability to critique and understand the limitations of strategy concepts
LO4. explore ways that ethical and socially responsible elements might be integrated into strategy formulation and implementation
LO5. improve ability to effectively communicate about strategic issues.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Additional information

Disclaimer

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WORK6002: Strategic Management

Semester 1a, 2020 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect