Applying Principles and Concepts of Strategy in practice: case studies

This week’s topics

Applying Principles and Concepts of Strategy in practice: case studies

1. Case analysis
2. Linking theory to practice
3. Evaluating evidence
4. Strategy Formulation in Theory and Practice - a discussion with David Webb
5. Leading Strategy Paper Series: Kim and Mauborgne 2005 “Blue Ocean Strategy: From Theory to Practice”
6. #Strategy :: Evaluating a Company’s Resources, Capabilities, and Competitiveness

What you will be able to do

• 1.2 Compare different levels of business strategy.
• 1.3 Compare elements of a strategic framework.
• 2.2 Compare the elements of a strategic management process.
• 2.3 Discuss key organisational theories which impact business strategy.
• 4.2 Compare different strategic options available to a business.

Activity

Start with this week’s 3 videos, then: Case-study workshop: apply the unit’s concepts to a real or realistic case and evaluate the outcome.

Study materials

Videos

• Strategy Formulation in Theory and Practice - a discussion with David Webb · YouTube · Glenn Parry · 30 min · for registered students
• Leading Strategy Paper Series: Kim and Mauborgne 2005 “Blue Ocean Strategy: From Theory to Practice” · YouTube · Glenn Parry · 23 min · for registered students
• #Strategy :: Evaluating a Company’s Resources, Capabilities, and Competitiveness · YouTube · Dr. Sharon Schembri - supporting business students · 49 min · for registered students

Further resources

• Five Misunderstandings About Case-Study Research · Reading · Arxiv, article · for registered students
• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students
• Principles of Management, ch. 8.2: Using SWOT for strategic analysis · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 221–222 · for registered students