Course Description
The literature in strategic management attempts to explain the differences in the performance of firms by analyzing the effects of industry, firm, and individual level factors. The seminar will seek to develop a fundamental understanding of key theories that have informed the field of strategy.
Athena Title
STRAT MGMT SEM III
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Specific topics and phenomena that will be examined from both theoretical and empirical perspectives include I/O Economics, Resource Based View, Competitive Dynamics, diversification, alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational learning.
Topical Outline
a. Mergers and acquisitions b. Organizational learning c. Resource-based view/dynamic capabilities d. I/O economics e. Competitive dynamics f. TCE g. Alliances h. Diversification
Syllabus