MBA 5101, Strategic Management and Business Policy 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit VI Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

4. Analyze the processes for formulating corporate strategy. 4.1 Discuss Six Sigma and its use as a method of strategy implementation.

5. Evaluate methods that impact strategy implementation, such as staffing, directing, and organizing.

5.1 Identify the stages of the corporate life cycle. 5.2 Explain how a corporations life cycle may be extended.

Reading Assignment In order to access the following resources, click the links below: Bowersox, D. J., & Daugherty, P. J. (1995). Logistics paradigms: The impact of information technology.

Journal of Business Logistics, 16(1), 65-80. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direc t=true&db=bth&AN=9509300849&site=ehost-live&scope=site

College of Business CSU. (2016, January 12). MBA5101 Unit VI lesson video [YouTube video]. Retrieved

from https://youtu.be/G2GQV6iN8QY?list=PL08sf8iXqZn54RIuJs-skgp4omxG-UOu5 Click here to access a transcript of the video. Crough, C. (2012). Lean Six Sigma value – industry ready for it? Concrete Products, 115(3), 6-8. Retrieved

from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direc t=true&db=bth&AN=73958567&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Hahn, W., & Powers, T. L. (2010). Strategic plan quality, implementation capability, and firm performance.

Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 9(1), 63-81. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/apps/doc/A235406994/ITOF?u=oran 95108&sid=ITOF&xid=48e6c4ae

Raps, A. (2005). Strategy implementation – an insurmountable obstacle? In Emerald Group (Eds.), Strategic

management (pp. 141-145). Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/columbiasouthern/reader.action?ppg=42&docID=282919&tm=1 507645002311

Smith, B. D. (2010). Discretion is the better part of value: Five research-based rules for ensuring that strategy

implementers implement. Journal of Medical Marketing, 10(3), 259-266. Retrieved from http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A229720007/AONE?u=oran95108&sid=AONE&xid=73b220a6

Yadav, R. (2015). A roadmap for implementing total quality management practices in medium enterprises.For this essay, you will conduct research on corporate strategies and the affect they have on the decision process. Use the same company you chose in Unit II. As you explore the decision process, consider how corporate strategies influence these decisions. In your essay, address the following questions:

What is a functional strategy?

What are stability strategies in business? What are the pros and cons of these strategies?

What are competitive and cooperative strategies?

What are the tradeoffs (pros and cons) between an internal and an external growth strategy? Which approach is best as an international strategy? Why? What about retrenchment?

Your essay should be two to three pages in length, double-spaced, and in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The title and reference pages do not count towards the minimum page length. To complete this assignment, a minimum of two reputable sources must be used, cited, and referenced. At least one reference must come from the CSU Online Library. Use APA style guidelines.

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