MGT 4850 - Strategic Management
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 42038,
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
Dr.
Email: rdangol@ysu.edu
Office: WCBA 3355
Office Phone: WCBA 3355
Additional Contact Methods:
Blackboard
Preferred Contact Method: Blackboard
Communication Expectations:
Provide students with guidance on expected turnaround time when they contact you (i.e., you typically respond to email within 24 hours). Provide students with guidance on when they should expect assignments/assessments to be graded.
How to Refer to me:
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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 Chapter 4 Handout: Understanding the Links Between Economies of Scale, Minimum Efficient Scale, and Cost Leadership |
What is Strategy and Strategic Management? Strategy – Behavior Alignment: Cost Leadership Strategy |
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 GLA 3: Business Strategies vs. Corporate Strategies |
| 8/31 | 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 |
| 9/7 | 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) |
| 9/14 | Chapter 5 | Strategy – Behavior Alignment: Differentiation Strategy | Group Case Report 1 Instructions: Apple Inc. Vs. Hermès Quiz 3: Chapter 5, PPT Slides and Handouts |
| 9/21 | Covers Chapters 1, 4 and 5, and handouts | Thursday Exam 1 Thursday Group Case Report 1 due |
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| 9/28 | 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) |
| 10/5 | Chapter 2: Industry Environment | Industry Structures and Threats | GLA 7: Soccer Vs. Football (AI Supported) |
| 10/12 | Super League to Super Fail | GLA 8: Soccer Vs. Football (AI Supported) Quiz 4: Chapter 2, PPT Slides and Handouts |
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| 10/19 | Chapter 3: Resources and Capabilities | Competing on Resources | |
| 10/26 | Chapter 3: Resources and Capabilities SWOT Analysis II: Looking Inside for Strengths and Weaknesses |
Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses | GLA 9: In-class case analysis |
| 11/2 | 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 |
| 11/9 | 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 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 8 & 9: Horizontal Diversification | Understanding Vertical and Horizontal Diversification | Understanding the Apple Ecosystem Quiz 6: Chapter 8&9, PPT Slides and Handouts |
| 11/23 | Covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, and handouts | Thursday Exam 2 Comprehensive Business Exam |
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| 11/30 | 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.