Dell Case #31 Analysis Final Assignment on Course Outline

College for Leadership and Theological Development Module Outline 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Programme Module Year Credits Total Hours Pre-requisites M.Sc. in Counselling and Consulting Psychology Strategic Management and Change (CCP-507) 1 3 credits 39 hours None

Rationale Strategic Management is the process of specifying an organisation’s objectives, developing policies and plans to achieve these objectives, and allocating resources so as to implement the plans. It is the highest managerial function and provides critical direction for an organization. Consulting Psychologists must be versed in Strategic Management theories, strategies, and policies in order to function effectively in facilitating the development of organisations. Aim The aim of the course is to develop in students the consulting skills required to facilitate, implement, and evaluate strategic management processes in various types of organisations. Course Objectives Participants are expected to be able to: I. Demonstrate an understanding of / define Strategic Management and its constituent elements II. Outline the history of Strategic Management and analyse its impact III. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate organisational analysis and strategy-making as a means of setting the stage for strategy implementation IV. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate organisational analysis and strategy formulation and implementation V. Demonstrate an ability to analyse and approach the role of change management/ implementation of change Course Content

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Unit I- Introduction to Strategic Management a. History of Strategic Management b. Impact of Strategic Management c. Defining Strategic Management d. Elements of Strategic Management (including Model construction) Unit 2 – Setting the Stage: Strategic Groundwork a. Company Situation Analysis (Analysis of Environment & Resources – Opportunities/Threats) b. Company Situation Analysis (Analysis of

References: should be cited using the APA Referencing format. Assignment due: May 14, 2012 14. Learning Resources Required Reading (s) David, Fred R. (2011-13e) Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases Prentice Hall; 13th edition Recommending Reading Hitt, Michael A., Ireland, Duane and Hoskisson, Robert E. (2011-9e) Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization, Concepts and Cases. South-Western College Pub; 9th edition SPECIAL NOTES Plagiarism As a student of this programme, all papers that you submit should be your original work with appropriate referencing using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. Please ensure that you purchase a copy of the APA Referencing manual so that your referencing is appropriate and accurate: American Psychological Association (2009), Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington DC: Author. In the event that plagiarism, self-plagiarism, unauthorized assistance, copyright infringement, misrepresentation or collusion is detected, disciplinary action will be taken such as failure of the course, suspension or expulsion from the University. (See the Graduate Student Handbook for additional information). Class Attendance You are required to attend all 4 days of classes. If you are unable to attend class due to an emergency, the appropriate documentation must be submitted, for example, a medical certificate. However, if you are absent for more than 20% of the total class time you are required to do the sections of the class missed when it is next offered. Please note that you are expected to be on time for classes. Lateness will result in a reduction of your participation grade. 3