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MGM5401 · Strategic management in a disruptive world

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2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Department of Management

Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC

Overview

This core unit develops strategic leadership capabilities by integrating strategic management principles with human resource management practices. You will explore how strategic HRM—including talent development, workforce planning, and organisational culture—serves as a competitive advantage for navigating complexity, driving innovation, and achieving sustainable organisational performance in uncertain business environments.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

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

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1WrittenWritten30%—
2ArtefactArtefact30%—
3ProjectProject40%—

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

Requisites

Learning outcomes

  1. critically analyse complex business challenges to develop integrated strategic and HRM solutions for competitive advantage
  2. communicate strategic and HRM initiatives effectively to diverse stakeholders, aligning people strategies with business objectives
  3. design ethical practices that integrate corporate social responsibility principles for sustainable competitive advantage
  4. develop inclusive workforce strategies that leverage diversity as a driver of innovation and strategic execution.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 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.

ActivityDuration
Tutorials24 hours

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