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Title STRATEGY, PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION
Code ULMS873
Coordinator Dr MP Murtagh
Work, Organisation and Management
P.Murtagh@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

 20

 5

 32

   13

 80
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 520
TOTAL HOURS 600

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Written Report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer  7,500 Words    60       
Group Presentation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer  20 minutes    30       
Group Poster There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Summer  N/A Poster    10       

Aims

Support the development of students’ business analysis and strategic decision making skills, and for the students to demonstrate the ability to research, analyse and present information coherently to support a recommended course of action;

Develop the students’ knowledge and understanding of how to conduct business research within an academic framework;

Enable students to work together in groups to set up and manage a simulated business of their own design. In doing so, participants will manage the interaction and relationships with other group members through negotiation, persuasion, influencing and managing conflict.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate critical awareness of current research in business and management through independent analysis of a relevant business case;

(LO2) Select and apply appropriate models, frameworks or tools to provide critical analysis of a business case;

(LO3) Research and present convincing and reasoned arguments to formulate solutions for strategic action;

(LO4) Analyze ambiguous information and make reasoned judgements and recommendations within a dynamic and changing environment.

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Numeracy

(S4) Commercial awareness

(S5) Teamwork

(S6) Organisational skills

(S7) Communication skills

(S8) International awareness

(S9) Lifelong learning skills

(S10) Ethical awareness

(S11) Leadership

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 4 - Laboratory Work
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 5 - Supervision
Description: Supervision and drop-in sessions for proposal preparation.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Syllabus
 

Analysis of secondary quantitative and qualitative information;

Strategy development: analysis of environment

Strategy development: analysis of resources;

Strategy choices and options;

Strategic decision making;

Strategy implementation;

Strategic presentation: business reports;

Strategic presentation: business posters.

Recommended Texts
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