Management Policy and Strategy W23
Timeline
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January 9, 2023Experience start
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January 14, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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April 15, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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January 9, 2023Experience start
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January 14, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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April 15, 2023Experience end
Experience scope
Categories
Market research Project managementSkills
competitive analysis business strategy data analysis research corporate strategyDoes your organization have a business management or strategy challenge you want to tackle? Are you looking for insights to help you navigate the current economic climate? In today’s global and turbulent business environment no firm can take its competitive advantage for granted; hence, the need to develop and implement superior strategies is more critical than ever before. In this project, student-consultants working in teams come with an understanding of the essence of contemporary strategic management, including analysis of competitive situations from the general management point of view, the issues of fit between key environmental forces and the firm's resources, within static and dynamic perspectives. They will analyze a strategic challenge of your choice and upon completion of the project, you will receive a detailed report and presentation.
Learners
The final project deliverables might include:
- 10-15 minute presentation of key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights, and recommendations
Project timeline
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January 9, 2023Experience start
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January 14, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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April 15, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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January 9, 2023Experience start
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January 14, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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April 15, 2023Experience end
Project Examples
Requirements
Beginning in February, students in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project activities might include but are not limited to:
- Examining key ideas of strategic management and business policy and how they pertain to your organizational context;
- Employing sound managerial judgment and strategic thinking to address your challenge;
- Applying strategic management approach for unstructured situations, diagnosing problems and recognizing opportunities, formulating and evaluating alternatives, making decisions and developing action plans;
- Developing and implementing corporate and business strategies.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Provide an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback.
Timeline
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January 9, 2023Experience start
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January 14, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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April 15, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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January 9, 2023Experience start
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January 14, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Meeting between students and company to confirm: project scope, communication styles, and important dates.
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April 15, 2023Experience end