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MGT-400: Corporate strategy

Summary

Why are some firms more successful than others? This is the fundamental question of strategy. The course aims to familiarize the student with the most important themes relevant for corporate strategy. We will take the a top management perspective to better understand decisions' underlying complexity

Lectures

Instructor

Jonathan Leon Fabian Schad

Teaching & PhD Courses Corporate strategy MGT-400 Why are some firms more successful than others? This is the fundamental question of strategy. The course aims to familiarize the student with the most important themes relevant for corporate strategy. We will take the a top management perspective to better understand decisions' underlying complexity

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/corporate-strategy-MGT-400

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http://go.epfl.ch/MGT-400

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Jonathan Leon Fabian Schad

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/corporate-strategy-MGT-400

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MGT-400

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Lectures in this course (9)

Corporate Strategy: Introduction

Covers the basics of corporate strategy, including the definition, importance, and evaluation of strategies, with interactive activities and case study discussions.

Industry Analysis: Framework and Forces

Explores industry analysis, competitive forces, and environmental factors influencing strategic decisions in business.

Competitive Advantage: Resources & Capabilities

Delves into competitive advantage using firm resources and capabilities to gain an edge in the market.

Competitive Advantage: Organizational Design

Explores competitive advantage, organizational theory, structure, culture, and global organizational designs, including unique governance models like Haier's Rendanheyi.

Industry Evolution and Strategic Change

Explores industry evolution, differentiation, and competitive advantage, discussing the impact on firm performance and challenges of change.

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