1/19/2021 6WBS0009-0901-2019 - Business Strategy (SDL)

Welcome to the module website for Business Strategy

(SDL)

Introduction
The module will focus on the many conflicting perspectives within the subject of Business Strategy and
consider the problems involved in researching and developing strategies and plans and implementing
them within the limitations of the organisation. It considers a range of analytical techniques and
concepts both applying them and critically evaluating their usefulness through the use of case study
work. The module includes a comprehensive review of current strategic issues identifying the
contradictions and paradoxical nature of strategic decision-making and strategic planning.

Assignments
There will be two assignments for this module, which will be available under 'assignments'. The first is
a group assignment, which is worth 30% of the course marks, and which is to be submitted on the 11th
November, the second is an online written essay-style test at the end of the course, to be completed
on the 6th January. This individual assignment is worth 70% of the marks.

You will find materials on the site that will guide your learning and understanding, and these will be
supplemented by weekly additional material to reflect real life events.

Teaching team:
Ron Wells (Module Leader) r.a.wells@herts.ac.uk (mailto:r.a.wells@herts.ac.uk)

Alexandra Frith (Tutor) a.frith2@herts.ac.uk (mailto:a.frith2@herts.ac.uk)

Angie Pietersen (Tutor) angieonthemove@googlemail.com

(mailto:angieonthemove@googlemail.com)

Sanjay Gandhi (Tutor) s.gandhi2@herts.ac.uk (mailto:sanjay_gandhi@yahoo.com)

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1/19/2021 6WBS0009-0901-2019 - Business Strategy (SDL)

Module Leader

Ping He

Ron Wells

Teaching Staff

Alexandra Frith

Sanjay Gandhi

Angelene Pietersen

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