Applying Global Finance and Strategy in practice: case studies

This week’s topics

Applying Global Finance and Strategy in practice: case studies

1. Case analysis
2. Linking theory to practice
3. Evaluating evidence
4. The Mistakes CEOs Make
5. Strategy Formulation in Theory and Practice - a discussion with David Webb
6. #Strategy :: Evaluating a Company’s Resources, Capabilities, and Competitiveness

What you will be able to do

• 1.1 Analyse the concept of globalisation.
• 1.2 Assess the link between the concept of globalisation and the investment process.
• 2.2 Assess the impact of identified factors on national and multinational business organisations.
• 4.1 Analyse the strategic decision of a named business organisation.
• 4.2 Evaluate the financial consequences of a strategic decision made by a named business organisation.
• 5.2 Assess the risk involved in a range of sources of finance.
• 5.3 Critically assess the costs involved in managing global risk.
• 6.2 Analyse global risks.
• 6.3 Assess the suitability of techniques used by a named business organisation to manage their global risk.
• 7.1 Analyse the potential investment decisions and strategies available to a named business organisation.
• 7.2 Assess the global environment decisions and strategies affecting a named business organisation.

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

• The Mistakes CEOs Make · YouTube · Gresham College · 63 min · for registered students
• Strategy Formulation in Theory and Practice - a discussion with David Webb · YouTube · Glenn Parry · 30 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
• The Green Book: Central Government Guidance on Appraisal and Evaluation (HM Treasury, 2026) · PDF · GOV.UK, guidance; 88 pages · for registered students
• Writing Guide with Handbook, ch. 8.5: Writing an analytical report · PDF · OpenStax, textbook chapter; pp. 254–267 · for registered students