MGT 4850 - Strategic Management
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 30012,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ramesh Dangol
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Strategic Management, Purdue University
Master’s, MBA, Ball State University
Bachelor’s, Economics, Middlebury College
Dr.
Email: rdangol@ysu.edu
Office: WCBA 3355
Office Phone: 3309411868
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail or Office phone
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Module 1 Chapter 1, pages 2 -20 Video Lectures: What Is Strategy? (see Blackboard for video links) |
What is Strategy? | 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 posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM EST Sunday. ) Quiz 1 (11:59 PM EST Sunday ) |
| 7/6 | Module 2 Chapter 4 Video Lectures: Cost leadership strategy (see Blackboard for video links) |
Cost Leadership Strategy: Building Advantage Through Low Costs | Discussion 2: The Cleveland Browns: A Business Strategy Case Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM EST Sunday. Quiz 2: Chapter 4 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday. |
| 7/13 | 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 for Two Companies – Hermès and Apple Inc. (Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Quiz 3: Chapter 5 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday. ) |
| 7/20 | Case 1: The Cleveland Browns Case 2: The Tale for Two Companies – Hermès and Apple Inc. |
Exam 1: covers Chapter 1. 4 and 5 Case Repot : please review BlackBoard for instructions and rubric |
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| 7/27 | 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 Delima (Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM EST Wednesday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Quiz 4: Chapter 2 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday) |
| 8/3 | 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 commentn the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM EST Sunday.) Quiz 5: Chapter 3 PPT Slides (11:59 PM EST Sunday) |
| 8/10 | Nike Case Chapter 1, 2 and 3 |
Exam 2 and Case Analysis | Exam 2 (11:59 PM EST Sunday) 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.