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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description Strategy, Organisation and Innovation develops and analyses key management concepts within the multifaceted organisational and external environment. The primary issues of integrating diverse and complex functions and divisions to deliver organisational strategy under conditions of economic and international turbulence are identified and analysed. Students are encouraged to dissect and challenge management theories to develop strategic thinking which is in its very essence questioning, challenging, unconventional and innovative. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify central issues in complex cross functional organisational problems, to suggest alternative courses of action, and to present well supported, considered diagnoses and recommendations. 2. Exhibit analytical and decision making skills for dealing with complex conceptual organisational problems and strategic change, and the ability to apply these skills in an ethical manner. 3. Define strategic issues, to critically reflect on existing theories, to creatively combine or develop conceptual models where necessary and to flexibly employ theories where useful. 4. Illustrate an understanding of different schools of thought and an insight into the assumptions, possibilities and limitations of each set of theories. 5. Demonstrate a critical, analytical, flexible and creative mind set which challenges and assesses issues of strategy, innovation, organisation and industry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Strategy - Techniques for Strategic AnalysisStakeholder Priorities and Strategic CSRIndustry and Competitive AnalysisStrategic Positioning - Focus and AlignmentOpen Innovation and Lead UsersValue-based Strategy for Non-profit SectorsBusiness Model Innovation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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