GSM 440 - Strategy

Institution:

Simmons University

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(Prerequisites: GSM 411, GSM 412, GSM 415, GSM 420, GSM 421, GSM 425, GSM 426, GSM 430, GSM 441 (co-requisite is ok), GSM 435, GSM 455, GSM 460, GSM 465, GSM 470) Strategy and Leadership, the capstone course of the MBA program, explores the role of strategy, decision making, and implementation at all levels in the organization. Drawing on previous course work, students develop an integrated view of the organization and its industrial and social/political environment. They progress from examination of single-business firms to consideration of larger, diversified global corporations, and from strategic positioning to administration of strategic change in complex organizations. The role of the leader is critical to effective strategic management, therefore, leadership is discussed in the context of strategy development and implementation. (3 credits)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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