MBO5007 · Strategic management of contemporary organisations

Overview

In the age of disruption, established business processes are changing and new organisational forms are emerging. Traditional management and managerial decision-making are also being transformed, largely in response to shifts in the competitive landscape and technological advances, such as the use of AI and advanced predictive analytics. Amidst such change, to remain competitive, indeed to claim new competitive territory, an organisation’s strategic management must successfully navigate the balance between strategic focus and strategic agility. Building on a foundation in the study of strategic management, management decision-making and business process design, this unit explores contemporary practice of strategic management with a particular emphasis on the role of generative AI, data and new organisational and business forms. You will work in virtual teams as you employ design thinking and agile methods to demonstrate deep understanding of strategic management within contemporary organisations.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. apply advanced strategic management theory, models and frameworks in relation to the role of generative AI, data and new organisational and business forms
2. demonstrate ability to recognise, evaluate and lead the adoption of emergent organisational forms that align with an increasingly digital and dynamic competitive environment
3. evaluate and apply one's self-directed and collaborative learning for ongoing development of strategic management skills.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 150 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.