Strategic Dialog as Success Factor for BusinessLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student understands the entity of managerial work and the role of the manager-leader in strategy creation and implementation. S/he is familiar with the paradigms of strategic thinking and knows the concepts of strategic planning. S/he can analyze the management system of a business company as well as develop the system. S/he knows how to promote strategy implementation in a given situation and business environment.

Content

- Theories and concepts of strategic management; the entity of the strategy process
- Essential tools in strategic management
- The roles of a leader in strategy work and strategic dialogue as prerequisite for implementation
- Strategy of the digital time and how it reshapes strategic thinking
- Strategy work in change, transformation, and renewal of operational culture

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 (Satisfactory), this means that the student's performance is sufficient and she/he is showing just enough understanding of the subject to merit a pass grade but requiring greater effort to achieve a more satisfactory result.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 (Average/Good), this means that the student's performance is good and she/he is showing strong understanding of basic concepts and good grasp of techniques, but with certain minor problems still requiring further attention.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Outstanding), this means that the student's performance is excellent and it not only fulfils all standard requirements but demonstrates originality and imagination.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Sufficient performance: the student has completed basic requirements to pass the course and has demonstrated some ability to apply knowledge in the learning assignments related to working life. His/her analytical skills and/or the development approach need major improvement.