ORG219 Strategic Management in Public and Private Sector
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- School of Business and Law
- Course Leader:
- Tor Helge Aas
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
ORG109 Organization Theory, or equivalent.
For single course students, this course (or equivalent) is required for admission.
Course contents
The course focuses on the organization as a whole. The main areas covered in the course are organizations’ relationship with the environment and their internal innovation, and change processes. The development of the strategic management discipline, and different theories related to strategic design, planning, positioning, strategy-as-practice, competitive advantage and strategy in the public sector will be given focus. Strategic development processes and how they are affected by an unpredictable environment will be discussed. Central terms in strategic management, such as vision, mission, objectives, policies, values, ethics, among others, will be explained and conceptualized.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the students should:
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know what is meant by strategy and related concepts
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be able to explain different schools of thought and theories within the discipline of strategic management
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be able to use analytical tools for strategic management in both the public and the private sector
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be able to identify strategic challenges in practice and choose approaches to solve these
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be able to identify and assess challenges related to ethics and sustainability in strategic choices and responsible strategic management
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be able to design a business model for a business and recognize the characteristics and qualities of different business models
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be able to understand the relationship between strategy and organizational structure, and between structure, efficiency, renewal and innovation in the private and public sector
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have knowledge about different points of view regarding management, recognize different principals for management and understand the importance of management for strategy in both the private and public sector
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be able to explain differences between strategic management in the public and the private sector
Examination requirements
Approved three compulsory assignments. More information will be provided by the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
Lectures and group work. Estimated work load is about 270 hours
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
ORG109 Organization Theory, or equivalent.
Assessment methods and criteria
Three hour written examination with letter grades.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| ORG309 – Strategi | 7.5 |
| ORG209 – Strategic Management | 7.5 |
| ORG209 – Strategic Management | 7.5 |
| MF-100 – Marketing and Business Strategy | 5 |
| ORG205 – Business Strategy | 5 |
| ORG205 – Business Strategy | 5 |