School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
Course Code |
MGMT 402 |
Course Title in English |
Business Strategy in the Local and Global Context |
Course Title in Turkish |
Yerel ve Küresel Bağlamda İş Stratejisi |
Language of Instruction |
EN |
Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
Level of Course |
Advanced |
Semester |
Fall |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: 3 |
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Estimated Student Workload |
130 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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Pre-requisites |
MGMT 302 - International Business
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Expected Prior Knowledge |
Basic concepts of management and international business. |
Co-requisites |
None |
Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
Overall Educational Objective |
To learn to understand the strategic decision-making processes of the firm, what those decisions are, why managers make them, and the consequences of each decision. |
Course Description |
Administrative process under conditions of uncertainty. Emphasis in integrating knowledge acquired in the functional areas of business administration in formulating administrative strategies and policies. |
Course Description in Turkish |
Belirsizliğin hakim olduğu zamanlarda yönetim süreci. Vurgulanan daha çok işletmenin fonksiyonel alanlarından toplanan bilginin şirket strateji ve politikalarını belirlemeye olan etkisi. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) comprehend a general manager's view of the firm using a holistic and integrated approach to managing an organization
2) identify business issues by using a strategic framework
3) describe how functional areas interact to influence firm performance and to make decisions that create better integration between functional areas so as to improve organizational performance
4) work effectively with peers to develop and recommend specific, strategic solutions to organizational problems.
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
S Supportive |
H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Prepared by and Date |
HANDE KARADAĞ , September 2018 |
Course Coordinator |
CEYHAN MUTLU |
Semester |
Fall |
Name of Instructor |
Asst. Prof. Dr. NEVRA BAKER ARAPOĞLU |
Course Contents
Week |
Subject |
1) |
Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantages |
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Analyzing the External Environment of the Firm: Creating Competitive Advantages |
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Assessing the Internal Environment of the Firm |
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Recognizing a Firm’s Intellectual Assets: Moving beyond a Firm’s Tangible Resources |
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Business-Level Strategy: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantages |
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Corporate-Level Strategy: Creating Value through Diversification |
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Mid-term 1 |
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International Strategy: Creating Value in Global Markets |
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Entrepreneurial Strategy and Competitive Dynamics |
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Strategic Control and Corporate Governance |
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Creating Effective Organizational Designs |
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Strategic Leadership: Creating a Learning Organization and an Ethical Organization |
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Managing Innovation and Fostering Corporate Entrepreneurship |
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Project Presentations |
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Final Examination Period |
16) |
Final Examination Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | Required:
Strategic Management: Text And Cases
9TH EDITION, by Gregory G Dess, Gerry McNamara, Alan Eisner and Seung-Hyun Lee
Mc Graw Hill Publications
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Teaching Methods | Videos, powerpoint presentations for each session, cases and group projects.
The students are expected to come each session having read and watched the course material. The course involves cases and projects, students are expected to engage in the class discussion and apply the knowledge acquired in a team setting.
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Homework and Projects | The students will be making one presentation as a group at the end of the course. The groups will be formed and the details of the projects will be announced later by the instructor. Each group will have maximum 5 members and each team member will present their part individually. Before the presentations, the group projects have to be submitted as a PPT file within a deadline provided by the instructor. Late assignments will not get full points. |
Laboratory Work | None |
Computer Use | Each session requires use of Blackboard; therefore, use of computer is a must. |
Other Activities | Guest speakers will be invited for giving practical aspects of related theoretical concepts. |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
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Attendance |
1 |
% 20 |
Project |
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% 30 |
Midterm(s) |
2 |
% 50 |
Final Examination |
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% 0 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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Course Administration |
karadagh@mef.edu.tr
0 212 395 1350
Office Hours:Thu 11.00-13.00 |