Global Strategy Formulation & Implementation Analysis

GMGT/540 Global Strategy Formulation and Implementation

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SYLLABUS

Course Description This course introduces the principles and tools for managerial use in the development, implementation, and review of strategy for organizations. Topics include internal and external environmental analysis; value, competition, and strategic choice; strategic positioning; and implementation and control issues.

Course Dates Jun 21, 2016 - Aug 01, 2016

Faculty Information

• Academic Policies University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.

Academic Resources • Links Library

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• Writing and Style Guidelines (APA) Instructions Review the Writing and Style Guidelines (APA).

Get Ready for Class • Familiarize yourself with the textbook used in this course.

Instructions Wheelen, T., Hunger, D., Hoffman, A., & Bamford, C. (2015). Strategic management and business policy: Globalization, innovation and sustainability (14th. ed). Boston, MA. Pearson.

Course Materials All electronic materials are available on your student website.

Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website):

Policies

STEVEN WYNNE (PRIMARY)Name : Email Address : Phone Number : See Policies

Week1 Jun, 21 - Jun, 27 Vision, Mission, and Global Strategic Management

Tasks

1.1 Explain essential components of the global strategic management process. 1.2 Analyze the relationships between leadership, culture, stakeholder interests, and strategic outcomes. 1.3 Create vision and mission statements for a global organization.

Objectives/Competencies

Required Learning Activities • Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 1

• Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 2

• Why Go Global

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Why Go Global" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Why Go Global" video.

Instructions

• Generating a Vision and Mission Statement

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Generating a Vision and Mission Statement" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Generating a Vision and Mission Statement" video.

Instructions

• Understanding your Stakeholders

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Generating a Vision and Mission Statement" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Generating a Vision and Mission Statement" video.

Instructions

• Rocket Science Rocket Science

• Faux Pas Faux Pas

Assignments See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week's concepts.

Title Type Due Points

Week 1 Participation Instructions: Participate in the class discussion.

Individual Jun 27, 2016 11:59 PM 3

• Getting Started with VitalSource eBooks

Introduction to Global Strategy Selection of Business and Region Instructions: Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that identifies and selects an existing business, and choose an international region to which they have not yet expanded. Take time in your selection as you will be using this business and region throughout the course. Explain the essential components of the strategic management process. Analyze the relationships between the various stakeholders, and create a new global vision and mission statement for your selected company. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

SupportingMaterial:Introduction to Global Strategy Grading Guide

Individual Jun 27, 2016 11:59 PM 10

Week2 Jun, 28 - Jul, 04 Social Responsibility and Ethics in Global Strategic Management

2.1 Analyze the concepts of responsibility and sustainability as applied to strategic management. 2.2 Evaluate the various positions of the corporate stakeholders. 2.3 Analyze ethical decision-making considerations related to global strategy.

Objectives/Competencies

Required Learning Activities • Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 3

• Understanding the Purpose and Intent of Ethics

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Understanding the Purpose and Intent of Ethics" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Understanding the Purpose and Intent of Ethics" video.

Instructions

• Ethical Behavior Expectations

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Ethical Behavior Expectations" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Ethical Behavior Expectations" video.

Instructions

• The Ethical Crack Dealer The Ethical Crack Dealer

• Ethics Tylenol versus Ford Ethics Tylenol versus Ford

Assignments See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week's concepts.

Title Type Due Points

Week 2 Participation Instructions: Participate in the class discussion.

Individual Jul 04, 2016 11:59 PM 3

Social Responsibility and Ethics in Global Strategy Instructions: Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper with your Learning Team that incorporates the following:

• Explore the concepts of social responsibility and sustainability. • Analyze how important each is to global business ventures. • Evaluate how social responsibility and sustainability influence each of the various stakeholders in global business ventures. • Explore and provide solutions to the various ethical issues that can complicate global strategic decision-making. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

SupportingMaterial:Social Responsibility and Ethics in Global Strategy Grading Guide

Learning team

Jul 04, 2016 11:59 PM 15

Week3 Jul, 05 - Jul, 11 Internal and External Environmental Analysis

3.1 Assess internal and external environmental factors that affect global business operations. 3.2 Create a set of long-term objectives based upon environmental analyses. 3.3 Align the vision and values of an organization to meet its long-term objectives.

Objectives/Competencies

Required Learning Activities • Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 4

• Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 5

• Defining Business Objectives

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Defining Business Objectives" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Defining Business Objectives" video.

Instructions

• Understanding Industry Dynamics

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Understanding Industry Dynamics" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Understanding Industry Dynamics" video.

Instructions

• Business Analysis Fundamentals

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Business Analysis Fundamentals" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Business Analysis Fundamentals" video.

Instructions

• Bribery - Hypocrisy Bribery - Hypocrisy

• “Our” Jobs “Our” Jobs

Assignments See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week's concepts.

Title Type Due Points

Week 3 Participation Instructions: Participate in the class discussion.

Individual Jul 11, 2016 11:59 PM 3

Internal and External Environment Analysis Instructions: Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that assesses both the internal and external environments of your selected company and region. Create a set of long-term objectives for your global venture from the analysis, and align the vision and mission to these long-term objectives. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

SupportingMaterial:Internal and External Environment Analysis Grading

Individual Jul 11, 2016 11:59 PM 12

Week4 Jul, 12 - Jul, 18 Global Strategy Formulation

4.1 Differentiate between generic and grand strategies. 4.2 Evaluate organizational strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. 4.3 Formulate global strategies that can help to achieve long-term organizational objectives.

Objectives/Competencies

Required Learning Activities • Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 6

• Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 7

• Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 8

• Designing Growth Strategies

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Designing Growth Strategies" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Designing Growth Strategies" video.

Instructions

• Conducting a SWOT Analysis

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Conducting a SWOT Analysis" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Conducting a SWOT Analysis" video.

Instructions

• Canned strategies Canned strategies

• Forecasts and recommendations to management Forecasts and recommendations to management

Assignments See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week's concepts.

Title Type Due Points

Week 4 Participation Instructions: Participate in the class discussion.

Individual Jul 18, 2016 11:59 PM 3

Global Strategy Formulation Instructions: Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper with your Learning team that explains the differences between generic and grand strategies, and explains the processes involved in formulating global strategies to achieve long-term organizational objectives. In addition, each team member should create and present to the team a SWOT analysis of their individual global venture. These individual SWOT analyses should be included in the paper along with a "best practices" section where the team lists the most beneficial lessons learned from the individual SWOTs. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

SupportingMaterial:Global Strategy Formulation Grading Guide

Learning team

Jul 18, 2016 11:59 PM 15

Week5 Jul, 19 - Jul, 25 Global Strategy Implementation

5.1 Develop implementation programs that can help to achieve synergy across an organization. 5.2 Analyze the effectiveness of implementation and reengineering strategies. 5.3 Evaluate international issues that can affect the implementation of strategic initiatives.

Objectives/Competencies

Required Learning Activities • Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 9

• Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 10

• Initiating the Policy

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Initiating the Policy" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Initiating the Policy" video.

Instructions

• Competitive Strategy Fundamentals

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Competitive Strategy Fundamentals" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Competitive Strategy Fundamentals" video.

Instructions

• Business Process Reengineering

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Business Process Reengineering" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Business Process Reengineering" video.

Instructions

• International Project 101

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "International Project 101" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "International Project 101" video.

Instructions

• Giving it all away... US Tool in China Giving it all away... US Tool in China

• Timing is Key Timing is Key

Assignments See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week's concepts.

Title Type Due Points

Week 5 Participation Instructions: Participate in the class discussion.

Individual Jul 25, 2016 11:59 PM 3

Global Strategy Implementation Instructions: Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper where you develop an implementation program that will help your global venture achieve synergy with the existing organization. Analyze the effectiveness of implementation and reengineering strategies, and evaluate current international issues that may influence your global venture. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

SupportingMaterial:Global Strategy Implementation Grading Guide

Individual Jul 25, 2016 11:59 PM 15

Week6 Jul, 26 - Aug, 01 Global Strategy Evaluation

6.1 Use benchmarking processes to measure performance. 6.2 Analyze global strategy in terms of risk management. 6.3 Devise a viable global strategic plan.

Objectives/Competencies

Required Learning Activities • Strategic Management and Business Policy, Ch. 11

• Improving Quality Benchmarking

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Improving Quality Benchmarking" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Improving Quality Benchmarking" video.

Instructions

• Planning for Risk

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Planning for Risk" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Planning for Risk" video.

Instructions

• Learning from Your Experiences

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Learning from your Experiences" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Learning from your Experiences" video.

Instructions

• Risk

Click the External Content Launch link on the Video tab to access Lynda.com®. Type the title "Risk" in the Search Bar to find the video. Watch the "Risk" video.

Instructions

• Pliable Adaptability Pliable Adaptability

• Final Thoughts Final Thoughts

Assignments See the student website for additional recommended learning activities that may help you learn this week's concepts.

Title Type Due Points

Week 6 Participation Instructions: Participate in the class discussion.

Individual Aug 01, 2016 11:59 PM 3

Final Global Strategy Paper Instructions: Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper that compiles all of the strategies presented in this course as well as those learned in the GMGT/510, GMGT/520, and GMGT/530 courses. The final paper should not be a simple copy and paste of the previous papers, but a cohesive final global strategy that also incorporates the following:

• Assess the risks that your global expansion will face as well as strategies for overcoming these risks. • Use benchmarking processes to show how you will measure performance. • Devise a global strategic plan that includes a final recommendation as to the viability (or chances of success) of the global strategy presented. Note: If you find the venture too risky it is perfectly acceptable to recommend against going global or implementing this strategy at this time.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

SupportingMaterial:Final Global Strategy Grading Guide

Individual Aug 01, 2016 11:59 PM 15

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