Course syllabus

Course-PM

SJO825 Organisation and strategy lp2 HT19 (7.5 hp)

Course is offered by the department of Mechanics and Maritime Sciences

Contact details

  Karl Ydén PhD  karl.yden@chalmers.se

Aim

The aim of the course is to develop analytical skills related to long term planning and geopolitical considerations in various professional settings.

Learning outcomes 

Knowledge and understanding
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific methods relevant to managerial work, strategy and organization studies

Skills and Abilities
- demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically analyze information
- demonstrate the ability to work independently
- demonstrate the ability to communicate in a professional context, both verbally and in writing

Judgement and approach
- demonstrate the ability to assess the social and ethical implications of management decisions and managerial work
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of knowledge interests and of personal responsibility in professional roles

Content

- Decision making 
- Strategy and bureaucracy
- Corporations, influence, ethics and power
- Globalization, hierarchy and market models

Organisation

The course consists of lectures, seminars and activities designed to train application of management skills and strategy. 

Literature

Harvard Business School: On Strategy

Examination including compulsory elements

Active participation, 80% attendance