MNGT 5650 - Webster University

Course
MNGT 5650 - Management & Strategy
Term Spring 1, 2013
Instructor
Catalog
Description
Prerequisites
Course Statement
of Objectives
Course Level
Learning
Outcomes
Name: John Dylik
Phone (work): (847) 455-8001 ext. 4315
Phone (home): (708) 352-2327
E-mail (work): dylikjj@wernerco.com
This course introduces the basic analytical concepts and processes
underlying environmental scanning, strategy formulation, strategy
implementation, and evaluation and control strategies. The course also
addresses specific topics, including the central role of the organization’s
purpose in formulating effective strategy, the identification, development
and leveraging of core competencies, the increasing use of strategic
alliances, diversification and globalization and the organization’s ability
to develop and sustain competitive advantages.
Incoming competency of the student expected by the instructor: the
student should have a combination of (1) some practical organizational
experiences, (2) completion of MNGT 5000 or course waiver, (3) a basic
understanding of management, financial, and marketing principles, (4)
ability to function at the Master’s level of academic work, (5) ability to
function as a team member in small groups, (6) the ability to perform
independent study and research activities, (7) ability to prepare clear,
concise, graduate level presentations.
1. Familiarize the student with the role of strategic decision making
in the success of a business.
2. Prepare the student to investigate, evaluate and identify strategic
advantage in the market place.
3. Provide the student with low-risk experience in the formation of
strategic decisions that influence the long-term direction and
performance of an organization.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Define, discuss, and recognize important terminology, facts,
concepts, principles, analytic techniques, and theories used in the
strategic management.
2. Apply appropriate terminology, facts, concepts, principles,
analytic techniques, and theories used in strategic management
when analyzing moderately complex factual situations involving
problems requiring strategic management
3. Develop solutions to moderately complex factual situations

involving problems requiring strategic management using
appropriate terminologies, facts, concepts, principles, analytic
techniques, and theories relating to strategic management.
4. Generate reasonable methods for implementing strategic
management techniques needed to solve organizational problems.
5. Evaluate the quality of their proposed strategic management
techniques against appropriate criteria used in strategic
management studies, including organizational constraints.
6. Identify and discuss the interrelationships among the concepts,
principles, and theories taught in this strategic management
course.
7. Discuss the relevance and application of the concepts, principles,
and theories taught in this strategic management course to
contemporary events.
Materials Author(s): Hitt, Michael A. / Ireland, R. Duane / Hoskisson, Robert E.
Title: Strategic Management: Concepts: Competitiveness and
Globalization
ISBN-10: 1133495230; ISBN-13: 978-1133495239
Edition / Copyright: 10 th Edition
Publisher: Thomson Learning
Book Type: Paperback
Available via MBS Direct: (800) 325-3252 or www.mbsdirect.net/webster
Grading
In-class participation: 25%
Briefs (4): 40%
Term Project/Presentation: 35%
Total 100%
Activities
Readings & Assignments:
Students are expected to have read the required chapters prior to each
meeting and be prepared to apply their key learnings during in-class
practica.
Briefs:
Four briefs will be assigned, each being 3-5 pages in length
(keyboarded, single-spaced, and in accordance w/APA style.). Each
brief will build towards the Term Project. Format and topics will be
covered during Week 1.
Term Project:
During the Week 1 class, the students will divide themselves into 3-5
project teams. Each team will be assigned one of the major competitors
from the strategic group being analyzed that term. Each team will then
prepare and present a term project based upon independent research of
their assigned company. Additional information will be provided on
Week 1.

from the strategic group being analyzed that term. Each team will then
prepare and present a term project based upon independent research of
their assigned company. Additional information will be provided on
Week 1.
Policy Statements:
University policies are provided in the current course catalog and course
schedules. They are also available on the university website. This class is
governed by the university’s published policies. The following policies
are of particular interest:
University Policies
Academic Honesty
The university is committed to high standards of academic
honesty. Students will be held responsible for violations of these
standards. Please refer to the university’s academic honesty
policies for a definition of academic dishonesty and potential
disciplinary actions associated with it.
Drops and Withdrawals
Please be aware that, should you choose to drop or withdraw from
this course, the date on which you notify the university of your
decision will determine the amount of tuition refund you receive.
Please refer to the university policies on drops and withdrawals
(published elsewhere) to find out what the deadlines are for
dropping a course with a full refund and for withdrawing from a
course with a partial refund.
Special Services
If you have registered as a student with a documented disability
and are entitled to classroom or testing accommodations, please
inform the instructor at the beginning of the course of the
accommodations you will require in this class so that these can be
provided.
Disturbances
Since every student is entitled to full participation in class without
interruption, disruption of class by inconsiderate behavior is not
acceptable. Students are expected to treat the instructor and other
students with dignity and respect, especially in cases where a
diversity of opinion arises. Students who engage in disruptive
behavior are subject to disciplinary action, including removal from
the course.
Course Policies
This syllabus may be revised at the discretion of the instructor without the
prior notification or consent of the student. The schedule below presents
an approximate expectation of course progress. The instructor reserves

the right to add, delete, or modify any weeks of this schedule. Any
changes will be announced during class.
Academic Dishonesty: Webster University strives to preserve academic
honor and integrity by repudiating all forms of academic and intellectual
dishonesty, including cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and facilitation of
academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty is unacceptable and may
result in disciplinary action, as outlined in the Graduate Studies catalog.
Weekly Schedule
Session Topic Readings/Events
Week 1 Overview of Strategic Chapter 1; Teams assigned.
Management
Week 2
The Impact of the
Environment
Chapters 2-3
Week 3 Business-Level Strategy Chapters 4; First brief due.
Week 4 Competitive Dynamics Chapter 5; Second brief due.
Week 5 Corporate-Level Strategy Chapter 6
Week 6
Acquisition &
Restructuring Strategies
Chapter 7; Third brief due.
Week 7 Selected Topics Chapters 8 & 12; Fourth brief due.
Week 8 Small Group Work Small group work.
Week 9 Final Presentations None.
Additional
Information
None.