Learning Outcomes and Objectives By the end of the module you should: have developed an understanding of the range of methods and models available to support the development of effective strategic decisions. be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify and apply a selection of methods that are appropriate for supporting the development of effective strategic decisions. have an appreciation of how the methods can be incorporated within the planning process. Assessment Methods Method Period of Study CATS (Credit) Assessment Description Name Full Year Standard 12 2500 word assignment (100%) Full Year Standard 15 3000 word assignment (100%) Autumn Term only Standard 12 2500 word assignment (100%) Autumn Term only Standard 15 3000 word assignment (100%) Autumn & Spring Standard 12 2500 word assignment (100%) Terms Autumn & Spring Standard 15 3000 word assignment (100%) Terms Not Spring Term only Not Available Not Available Available Spring & Summer Not Not Available Not Available Terms Available Spring & Summer Not Not Available Not Available Terms Available Bibliography Core Text: F A O'Brien and R G Dyson, Supporting Strategy: Frameworks, Methods & Models, Wiley, 2007. Other Illustrative Texts: 'Strategic development and SWOT analysis at the University of Warwick', European Journal of Operational Research, 152, 2004, 631-640. Hertz DB, 'Risk in Capital Investment Appraisal', Harvard Business Review, 1964. Hertz and Thomas, Risk analysis, Wiley, 1983. Maani KE and Cavana RY, Systems thinking and modelling: understanding change and complexity, Prentice Hall, 2000. Sterman JD, Business Dynamics: systems thinking and modelling for a complex world, London: Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 2000. Warren K, Competitive Strategy Dynamics, Chichester: Wiley, 2002.
Learning Outcomes and Objectives By the end of the module you should: have developed an understanding of the range of methods and models available to support the development of effective strategic decisions. be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify and apply a selection of methods that are appropriate for supporting the development of effective strategic decisions. have an appreciation of how the methods can be incorporated within the planning process. Assessment Methods Period of Study Method Name CATS (Credit) Assessment Description Full Year Standard 12 2500 word assignment (100%) Full Year Standard 15 3000 word assignment (100%) Autumn Term only Standard 12 2500 word assignment (100%) Autumn Term only Standard 15 3000 word assignment (100%) Autumn & Spring Terms Standard 12 2500 word assignment (100%) Autumn & Spring Terms Standard 15 3000 word assignment (100%) Spring Term only Not Available Not Available Not Available Spring & Summer Terms Not Available Not Available Not Available Spring & Summer Terms Not Available Not Available Not Available Bibliography Core Text: F A O'Brien and R G Dyson, Supporting Strategy: Frameworks, Methods & Models, Wiley, 2007. Other Illustrative Texts: 'Strategic development and SWOT analysis at the University of Warwick', European Journal of Operational Research, 152, 2004, 631-640. Hertz DB, 'Risk in Capital Investment Appraisal', Harvard Business Review, 1964. Hertz and Thomas, Risk analysis, Wiley, 1983. Maani KE and Cavana RY, Systems thinking and modelling: understanding change and complexity, Prentice Hall, 2000. Sterman JD, Business Dynamics: systems thinking and modelling for a complex world, London: Irwin/McGraw-Hill, 2000. Warren K, Competitive Strategy Dynamics, Chichester: Wiley, 2002.