MGT 4850 - Strategic Management
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 43066,
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:
This course is built on open, respectful, and professional communication. You are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and engage thoughtfully with classmates and the instructor. All communication (in class, via email, and on Blackboard) should follow professional business etiquette.
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 Inc | Rothaermel, FT | Rothaermel, FT |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Module 1 Chapter 1 Video Lectures: What Is Strategy? (see Blackboard for video links) Module 2 Chapter 4 Video Lectures: Cost leadership strategy (see Blackboard for video links) |
What is Strategy? Cost Leadership Strategy: Building Advantage Through Low Costs |
Discussion 1: Not Every Business Decision Is Strategy, Just Like Not Everything That Shines Is Gold (Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, and comment on the post of one classmate by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Quiz 1: Chapter 1 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Discussion 2: The Cleveland Browns: A Business Strategy Case (Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, and comment on the post of one classmate by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Quiz 2: Chapter 4 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday.) |
| 10/26 | Module 3 Chapter 5 Review Chapter 5 PPT Slides Video Lectures: Differentiation strategy (see Blackboard for video links) |
Differentiation Strategy: Why Customers Are Willing to Pay More | Discussion 3: The Tale of Two Companies – Hermès and Apple Inc. (Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, and comment on the post of one classmate by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Quiz 3: Chapter 5 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday.) |
| 11/2 | Exam 1: covers Chapter 1, 4, and 5 Group Case Report 1 Instructions: Cost Leadership vs. Differentiation – The Tale of Two Companies: Hermès and Apple Inc. |
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| 11/9 | Chapter 2 Review Chapter 2 PPT Slides Video Lectures: External and Industry Environments (see Blackboard for video links) |
Adapting to the External and Industry Environment for Competitive Advantage | Discussion 4 : Markell and Her Dilemma (Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, and comment on the post of one classmate by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Quiz 4: Chapter 2 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday.) |
| 11/16 | Chapter 3 Review Chapter 3 PPT Slides Video Lectures: Internal Environments (see Blackboard for video links) |
Building Resources and Capabilities for Competitive Advantage | Discussion 5: Not all resources are valuable and rare, just like not everything that glitters is gold. (Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, and comment the post of one classmate by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Quiz 5: Chapter 3 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday.) |
| 11/23 | Chapters 8 & 9 | Why Do Businesses Diversify | Understanding the Apple Ecosystem Quiz 6: Chapters 8 and 9 (PPT Slides and Handouts) |
| 11/30 | Nike Case Chapters 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9 |
Exam 2 (11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Individual Case Analysis: Nike Inc. (11:59 PM EST Sunday.) |
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.