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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ISM5231 | Strategic Management | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
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Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. AHMET BEŞKESE |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. AHMET BEŞKESE |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Over the years, the field of strategic management has had a major influence on corporate behavior. Terms such as cash cow, sustainable competitive advantage and core competence are frequently raised in day-to-day business conversations. In fact, the ability to apply strategic analysis to practical business problems has become a valuable skill in many occupations, including management consultancy, stock broking, merchant banking and corporate finance. The aim of this course is to give you the tools needed to analyze situations and think strategically. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Define general concepts related to strategic management II. Identify the stakeholders of a company III. Evaluate the mission and vision statements of a company IV. Define the key environmental factors having an impact on a company V. Analyze the opportunities and threats posed by the environment for a given company VI. Identify the value chain of any company VII. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of a company VIII. Define the business-level strategies IX. Define the corporate-level strategies X. Criticize the portfolio of an enterprise using BCG, McKinsey or Industry Evolution Matrices XI. Relate the concepts and techniques learned in earlier courses in management, production, information systems, economy, accounting, marketing, etc. XII. Analyze a strategic management case |
Fundamenal strategic management issues including strategy development process, evaluation of external and internal factors, SWOT analysis, strategy types, value management, actions planning, business planning. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction | |
2) | Fundamentals of Strategic Management | |
3) | Mission, Vision, Objectives and Stakeholders | |
4) | Analysis of the External Environment - Opportunities and Threats | |
5) | Analysis of the firm itself - Strengths, Weaknesses and Distinctive Competences | |
6) | Analysis of the firm itself - Strengths, Weaknesses and Distinctive Competences | |
7) | Measuring the Environmental Factors - Evaluation Matrices | |
8) | Basic strategies and their components | |
9) | Business-level strategies: Competitive strategies | |
10) | Midterm | |
11) | Corporate strategies | |
12) | Evaluation and Management of Corporate-level strategies (Portfolio evaluation tools) | |
13) | Organizational structures | |
14) | Presentation of case study projects |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ülgen, H. ve Mirze, S. K. (2007). İşletmelerde Stratejik Yönetim, 4. bası, Arıkan Basım Yayım Dağıtım, İstanbul. |
References: | Eren, E., (2005). Stratejik Yönetim ve İşletme Politikası, 7. bası, Beta, İstanbul. Dinçer, Ö., (2007). Stratejik Yönetim ve İşletme Politikası, 8. bası, Alfa, İstanbul. Dess, G. G., Lumpkin, G. T., and Taylor, M. L. (2005). Strategic Management: Creating Competitive Advantage, 2nd Edtn., McGraw-Hill. Porter, M. E., (2003). Rekabet Stratejisi: Sektör ve Rakip Analizi Teknikleri, Sistem Yayınları, 2. baskı., Sistem Yayıncılık. Çomaklı, Ş. E., Ekici, K. M. ve Şahım, T. Z., (2007).Geleceği Planlamada Stratejik Yönetim, a-c Yayınevi, Ankara. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Presentation | 1 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 45 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 35 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 65 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 15 | 6 | 90 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Project | 1 | 49 | 49 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Paper Submission | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 195 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. | |
2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | |
3) | Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. | |
4) | Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. | |
5) | Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. | |
6) | Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. | |
7) | Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. | |
8) | Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. | |
9) | Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. | |
10) | Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. |