MGT 4850 - Strategic Management
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30928,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Ramesh Dangol
Professional Qualifications:
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Strategic Management, Purdue University
Master’s, MBA, Ball State University
Bachelor’s, Economics, Middlebury College
professor
Email: rdangol@ysu.edu
Office: WCBA 3355
Office Phone: 3309411868
Preferred Contact Method: BlackBoard
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Course Description
4850. Strategic Management . Analysis of problems and issues faced by organizations operating in today's dynamic environment interspersed with multiple stakeholders. Students integrate concepts and techniques learned from a range of disciplines and apply them to all levels of firms functioning in a wide variety of industries. Prereq.: MKTG 3703, MGT 3725, FIN 3720, senior standing, 2.5 GPA, and graduation evaluation. 3 s.h.
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.