Strategic Case Study (Paper 2.4)
This course aims to enable students to understand and apply tools and models to develop skills in strategic analysis, choice and implementation. Students will become competent in the use of management information to measure and monitor strategic performance. A comprehensive review will be undertaken of good governance practice, all developed within applicable ethical frameworks. Evaluating complex scenarios will be a feature of the module, based on complex data, financial and stakeholder analysis including making recommendations. Students will be expected to apply concepts, principles and theories from the knowledge and application levels of this syllabus.
Instructor
John Lotsa
What You'll Learn
Course Curriculum
The Strategic Case Study Examination and Professional Skills
Related Chapter(s): Study guide and syllabus section of the study text. This...
The Purpose, Levels and Drivers of Organisational Strategy
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 1 – Organisation strategy and strategic objective...
Culture, Risk Appetite and Approaches to Strategy
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 1 – Organisation strategy and strategic objective...
Ethics and Strategy
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 2 – Ethics and strategy. This lesson covers the ...
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmentally Driven Strategy
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 3 – Corporate social responsibility and environme...
External Analysis I – The Macro and International Environment
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 4 – Strategic planning: external analysis (first ...
External Analysis II – Industry, Competition and Scenario Planning
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 4 – Strategic planning: external analysis (second...
Internal Analysis, Strategic Capability and SWOT
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 5 – Strategic planning: internal analysis and SWO...
Evaluating Strategic Options, Technology Impact and Risk
Related Chapter(s): Chapters 5 and 8 – Internal analysis and SWOT analysis (s...
Corporate Strategic Choices – Directional and Scope Strategies
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 10 – Advising on strategy: corporate strategic ch...
Portfolio Matrices and Corporate Parenting
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 10 – Advising on strategy: corporate strategic ch...
Competitive and Business Strategies
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 11 – Advising on strategy: competitive strategy a...
Strategy Development Methods
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 11 – Advising on strategy: competitive strategy a...
Globalisation and International Strategies
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 9 – Globalisation and international strategies. ...
Organising for Success – Structure and Configuration
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 7 – Approaches to strategic choice and strategic ...
Business Plans in Strategy Implementation
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 7 – Approaches to strategic choice and strategic ...
Performance Management and Monitoring of Strategy
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 7 – Approaches to strategic choice and strategic ...
Marketing, Brand and Human Resourcing Approaches
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 6 – Functional strategies. This lesson covers th...
Information Systems, Technology and E-commerce in Strategy
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 6 – Functional strategies. This lesson covers th...
Business Risk Management in Implementation
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 8 – Identifying, assessing and controlling risk. ...
Financial Strategy Objectives, Stakeholders and Ethics
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 12 – Financial strategy. This lesson covers the ...
Evaluating Financial Strategies – Investment Appraisal and Shareholder Value
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 12 – Financial strategy. This lesson covers the ...
Working Capital, Treasury and International Financial Management
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 12 – Financial strategy. This lesson covers work...
Financing Options, Capital Structure and Dividend Policy
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 13 – Financing options. This lesson covers the e...
Financial Planning and Forecasting Under Uncertainty
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 13 – Financing options. This lesson covers the f...
The Corporate Governance Framework, Boards and Ownership
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 14 – Corporate governance. This lesson covers th...
Disclosure, Internal Control and the Role of Audit
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 14 – Corporate governance. This lesson covers di...
International Principles and Ethical Codes
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 14 – Corporate governance. This lesson covers th...
Corporate Governance in Ghana – Legislation, Directives and Codes
Related Chapter(s): Chapter 15 – Corporate governance in Ghana. This lesson ...
Assessing and Improving Governance – Case Study Application
Related Chapter(s): Chapters 14 and 15 – Corporate governance; Corporate gove...
Student Feedback
With about 4 years of experience preparing ICAG students for the exams, complemented by about 5 years of hands-on experience in both the private and public sectors in auditing and accounting roles, respectively, I bring both examination expertise and practical, real-world insight to every session. Holding the NTC license as a professional teacher speaks volumes about my pedagogical skills.
John Lotsa
InstructorWith about 4 years of experience preparing ICAG students for the exams, complemented by about 5 years of hands-on experience in both the private and public sectors in auditing and accounting roles, respectively, I bring both examination expertise and practical, real-world insight to every session. Holding the NTC license as a professional teacher speaks volumes about my pedagogical skills.