OBJECTIVES
A. Content of Policy Studies - achievement of most of these objectives is reflected by the student's ability to define or describe the concept as well as apply it correctly in a business setting.

 

1.     To distinguish between the concepts of mission, goals, plans and policies.

 

2.     To outline and apply the major steps involved in developing an organizational strategy & plan.

 

3.     To be able to conduct an analysis of an industry.

 

4.     To distinguish between key generic strategies by describing them and being able to categorize the strategy of a given firm.

 

5.     To understand how strategy is implemented via structure, systems, and staff.

 

6.     To understand some of the added complexities of strategy development and implementation in international settings.

NOTE: Classes are meant to supplement, reinforce, or simplify reading assignments, not to replace them.

 PARTICIPATION AND ATTENDANCE:

 A) There can be no student participation without attendance and preparation, therefore, attendance is required and will be noted.

 B) In order to participate you must have read the assignment and completed any written work assign prior to the class period listed on the syllabus.

 C) Participation in discussions and exercises will be noted roughly speaking:

A = Excellent attendance, significant, contributions, and well prepared.
B = Good attendance, contributes most times, usually well prepared.
C = Usually attends, occasionally contributes, often prepared.
D = Sporadic attendance, rare contributions, some preparation.
E = Barely attends, little contribution, usually not prepared.

 EXAMS: There will be two exams, the second one during finals week will cover material over the semester.  Exams will be of mixed format including short answers, definitions and essays.