impact of technology, government policy, and world economic and political forces on strategy formulation and execution.

See attachment also see attachment of other documents for the course COURSE DESCRIPTION Examines the strategic management process and implementation of successful business strategies in the highly competitive and dynamic global environment. Analyzes the impact of technology, government policy, and world economic and political forces on strategy formulation and execution. This course is the capstone course for the MBA program. Analytic, integrative, and decision-making skills will be exercised through the use of case analysis and decision making that will involve the core business functions, leadership challenges, and global operations. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Required Resources Abrams, R. (2014). Successful Business Plan: Secrets & Strategies (6th ed.). Palo Alto, CA: Planning Shop.

Required Course Files: Course specific documents and a MS Excel template containing worksheets that accompany the text have been placed in Week 1 of Blackboard. These documents are required for the successful completion of your course assignments. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. Analyze the role of a company mission, vision, and objectives and the impact to business strategy. 2. Describe strategic planning techniques used to formulate alternative strategies designed to achieve stated business goals. 3. Analyze the external and internal environment for opportunities, threats, strengths, and weaknesses that impact the firm’s competitiveness. 4. Recommend effective business strategies based on an analysis of domestic and global operating environments, market dynamics, and internal capabilities. 5. Analyze competitive positions including foreign market entry and the resulting impact on business strategy. 6. Create a plan to implement a firm’s strategy and manage the change from current operations. 7. Assess how ethics, corporate social responsibility, and environmental sustainability impact strategy. 8. Analyze strategies for exerting the internal leadership needed to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives and improve operating excellence. 9. Use technology and information resources to research issues in strategic management. 10. Write clearly and concisely about strategic management using proper writing mechanics.