MGT 4850 - Strategic Management
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40521,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ramesh Dangol
Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D. Management, Purdue University, 2012
MBA, Ball State University, 2022
BA, Economics, Middlebury College, 1997
Email: rdangol@ysu.edu
Office: WCBA 3355
Office Phone: WCBA 3355
Additional Contact Methods:
Blackboard
Preferred Contact Method: Blackboard
Communication Expectations:
I will respond to your email within 24 hours of receiving your message. If you message me during the weekend, I will respond on Monday.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Dangol
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Strategic Management and Competitive Advantage | Barney, JB, and Hesterly, WS | 978-0132555500 |
| Required | Nike Case | Rothaermel, FT | MH0060-PDF-ENG |
Link to download the Nike Case: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/1438536
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 Review PPT Slides |
What is Strategy and Strategic Management? | GLA 1: Strategy definition (AI Supported) GLA 2: Differences among strategies, tactics, and business models (The Cleveland Browns) Quiz 1: Chapter 1, PPT Slides and Handouts |
| 8/31 | Chapter 4 Handout: Understanding the Links Between Economies of Scale, Minimum Efficient Scale, and Cost Leadership |
Strategy – Behavior Alignment: Cost Leadership Strategy | GLA 3: Business Strategies vs. Corporate Strategies |
| 9/7 | Chapter 4 | Strategy – Behavior Alignment: Cost Leadership Strategy | GLA 4: The Cleveland Browns and Strategic Positioning Quiz 2: Chapter 4, PPT Slides and Handouts Group Case Report 1 introduced: Apple Inc. vs. Hermès |
| 9/14 | Chapter 5 Review Chapter 5 PPT Slides Handout: Goods & Services Categories Handout: Vertical and Horizontal Differentiations |
Strategy – Behavior Alignment: Differentiation Strategy | GLA 5: Hotelling and the U.S. Political Parties. (AI Supported) |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | Strategy – Behavior Alignment: Differentiation Strategy | Group Case Report 1 Instructions: Apple Inc. Vs. Hermès Quiz 3: Chapter 5, PPT Slides and Handouts |
| 9/28 | Covers Chapters 1, 4 and 5, and handouts | Thursday Exam 1 Thursday Group Case Report 1 due |
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| 10/5 | Chapter 2: General Environment SWOT Analysis I: Looking Outside for Opportunities and Threats |
The External Environment: Adaptation | GLA 6: Declining birth rates and business adaptation (AI Supported) |
| 10/12 | Chapter 2: Industry Environment | Industry Structures and Threats | GLA 7: Soccer Vs. Football (AI Supported) |
| 10/19 | Super League to Super Fail | GLA 8: Soccer Vs. Football (AI Supported) Quiz 4: Chapter 2, PPT Slides and Handouts |
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| 10/26 | Chapter 3: Resources and Capabilities | Competing on Resources | |
| 11/2 | Chapter 3: Resources and Capabilities SWOT Analysis II: Looking Inside for Strengths and Weaknesses |
Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses | GLA 9: In-class case analysis |
| 11/9 | Chapter 3: Resources and Capabilities | Competing on Resources and Capabilities | GLA 10: Proactive vs. Reactive Tactics (AI Supported) Quiz 5: Chapter 3, PPT Slides and Handouts |
| 11/16 | Economies of Scale Vs. Economies of Scope. Chapter 8 & 9: Vertical Diversification |
Understanding Vertical and Horizontal Diversification Why Do Businesses Diversify |
Nike Case Report Instructions |
| 11/23 | Chapter 8 & 9: Horizontal Diversification | Understanding Vertical and Horizontal Diversification | Understanding the Apple Ecosystem Quiz 6: Chapter 8&9, PPT Slides and Handouts |
| 11/30 | Covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and handouts | Thursday Exam 2 Comprehensive Business Exam |
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| 12/7 | Finals Week | Monday (12/27) Nike Case Due Comprehensive Business Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.