NORTH SOUTH UNIVERSITY

Center of Excellence in Higher Education

The first private university in Bangladesh
School of Business and Economics
Department of Management
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Course Name: Strategic Mangement

Course Code &
MGT 489, Sections 2 & 4
Section No.
Semester: Summer 2019
INSTRUCTOR & DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

1. Instructor Name: Shah Iftekhar Hossain

NAC 857
2. Office
Sundays/Mondays/Tuesdays/Wednesdays: 7:25 – 7:55 AM; 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM ;
3. Office Hours: while classes are in session

255668200 ext. 1747

4. Office Phone:
shah.hossain@northsouth.edu
5. Email Address:
6. Department: Management
Faculty Website: http://iftnsu.weebly.com
7. Links: North South University Website: http://www.northsouth.edu
School of Business Website: http://www.northsouth.edu/academic/sbe/

COURSE & SECTION INFORMATION

Class Time & Section 2: 8:00 – 9:30 AM Sundays & Tuesdays; NAC 503
Location Section 4: 9:40 – 11:10 AM Sundays & Tuesdays; NAC 502
Course
Completion of 99 credit hours, BUS 251, FIN 254; MGT 210, MKT 202, MGT 314
Prerequisite(s)
Course Credit
3
Hours
Analysis of policy formulation and implementation from a companywide standpoint,
emphasis on integration of knowledge and approaches across functional areas;
Course Description
techniques for strategy formulation and implementation by a single business, diversified
multinational firms.
1. Be able to skillfully use the Strategic management techniques to formulate
strategies and develop implementation plans that enable a firm to set and achieve
goals and objectives.
2. Understand the importance of fit between a firm's strategy, structure, and systems
with external and industry environments to achieve high levels of firm
effectiveness.
Course Objectives
3. Comprehend the difficulties encountered by people working in organizations and
groups.
4. Research one or more organizations using strategic planning and implementation
techniques, analyze and conclude the effectiveness of strategies pursued by the
studied organization(s); and develop strategic recommendations
5. Effectively manage a team to conduct research, analysis, and strategic planning

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 6. Communicate coherently and professionally to management through both oral and
written medium
Students will demonstrate their skills in Course Objectives 4 – 6 through the Case
Study(s), Ethical Issues, and Group Project; and by formally presenting the Ethical Issues
and Group Project as if to Management through verbal presentation(s) and formal reports
 Identify the primary steps of the strategic planning process.
 Explain the concepts of competitive advantage, distinctive competencies, and
value chain activities.
Student Learning
 Explain Business, Functional, and Corporate Level Strategies.
Outcomes
 Learn various strategic management issues especially impacting global
organizations.
 Learn to uphold ethical standards in the strategic management process.

LEARNING RESOURCES AND TEXTBOOK(S)

Textbook:

Author Edition & Year Publisher ISBN

Title
th
Charles W. L. Strategic Management: An 11 Edition South-Western 978-1-285-18449-4
Hill, Gareth R. Integrated Approach (2015) Cengage Learning
Jones, Melissa A.
Schilling

REFERENCE BOOK

Michael A. Hitt The Management of Strategy: Tenth Edition South-Western 978-1-133-58467-4

Concepts and Cases (2013) Cengage Learning

TEACHING STRATEGY

The instructor will present the concepts of Strategic Management through lectures and guided discussion of
journals, articles, and case studies. Students will use the text, case studies, journals, articles, research material,
and handouts to apply the lesson learned to business situations. You are encouraged to actively participate in
all aspects of the class and make contributions. I see my role as to facilitate learning through a varied and
collaborative experience, not simply by lecturing.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND GRADING SCHEME

Grading tool Points

First Exam 10%
Second Exam 15%
Final Exam 15%
Course Project 20%
Quiz 15%
Ethics issue presentation 10%
Case Study 10%
Class Participation 5%
The final grade will be a percentage of the accumulation of all points received over the course as follow
(e.g.: your earned points/total points) 100

100%-93%=A 79%-77%=C+ 60%-66%=D

92%-90%=A- 76%-73%=C 60% or less =F
89%-87%=B+ 72%-70%=C-
86%-83%=B 69%-67%=D+
82%-80%=B-

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Note: This assigned percentage letter grade may be altered at the instructor’s discretion

CLASS RULES OF CONDUCT

1. Cellular phones should be “turned off’/“Silent mode” during the class.

2. Students are advised to refer to the Student Handbook of North South University on the following
link:

http://www.northsouth.edu/student-code-of-conduct.html

3. Academic Integrity Policy:

Academic dishonesty of any type will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism
(copying others work and representing it as our own—in part or in total— without the appropriate
citations) and copying others responses during the exams. Also, classroom professionalism is to be
maintained at all times. When the Instructor is speaking or when students are presenting their ideas, the
classroom should be silent, except invited questions. As in any academic environment, questions are
welcome, but informal chatter or communication among class members becomes a distraction for all
those in attendance and will not be tolerated.

No talking or other forms of communication with other students will be allowed when exams are being
distributed. The ‘no talking' requirement is enforced during the exam and continues until all students
have handed their exam to the instructor. Any talking during the exam will disqualify you from taking
the exam. It is my (and all other professors) expectation that your academic work for the course will be
performed without resorting to cheating, plagiarism, lying, and/or bribery. Any student engaging in any
of these behaviors will be dealt according to North South University's code of conduct. Additional
guidelines are available from the Instructor’s website, and student compliance with these
guidelines is mandatory.

EXAMS, QUIZ & MAKE UP POLICY

There will be several quizzes on the core text materials which are worth 15%. A quiz may not be made up
for any reason. There will be three exams. Each exam carries 10-15% weight of the course works. .All exams
will be given during the designated class period. Exams will be a combination of true/false, matching, and
short answer questions related to assigned reading material. The exams must be taken at the scheduled times.
Exams may not be made up unless arrangements are made before the class period for which they are
scheduled. Additional guidelines are available from the Instructor’s website, and student compliance
to these guidelines is mandatory.

Cell phones are prohibited in exam sessions.

GROUP ASSIGNMENT (GROUP SHOULD HAVE 5 TO 8 MEMBERS)

Your project will be divided into three parts, and their due dates and details will be announced in the class.
You have to submit your project’s parts on the announced due dates. Also, end of the semester you have to
compile your project’s parts and present it for the final grade. Moreover, you are also required to submit a
confidential peer evaluation for your project’s parts, case analysis, ethical issue presentation and project
presentation. Additional guidelines are available from the Instructor’s website, and student compliance
to these guidelines is mandatory.

LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY

Time is money. In the professional world, every project/work is deadline oriented. Missing deadline means
your business is going to be face out from the professional world soon. Hence, to be a future business leader
you have to learn the value of the deadline. You have to submit your assigned work(s) on the due date(s).

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However, late submission of your wok(s) will be penalized. Assignment submitted late within 24 hours of the
due date will be penalized 10%, within 48 hours will be penalized 25%, within 72 hours will be penalized
40%. After 72 hours no late assignment will be accepted.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

To foster a collaborative learning experience where shared student participation is important, attendance is
critical. We recognize situations may develop where you may miss class due to illness, unique family
considerations. In such a case, you are still responsible for ensuring that your assignments are submitted on
time and that you know the information covered in that session. Arriving late for class is rude, unprofessional,
and detracts from the learning experience of your fellow students. Consistent tardiness has the following
consequences. First late arrival - no penalty, second late arrival and after that - ½ %off final course grade.
North South University mandates to fail students who are absent 25% or more from their classes, even if such
absences are excusable. Additional guidelines are available from the Instructor’s website, and student
compliance to these guidelines is mandatory.

COURSE ADJUSTMENTS

I reserve the right to make adjustments in the course requirements consistent with the course’s overall
objectives. Total course workload and available time will be considered in any such adjustments. You will be
notified at the earliest possible time if changes are to be made.

COMMUNICATION POLICY

The instructor will use his email and his website (iftnsu.weebly.com) to communicate students. Students are
responsible for checking their emails and websites (NSU and the Instructor site) regularly.

APPROPRIATE USE POLICY

All members of the North South University community must use electronic communications in a responsible
manner. The University may restrict the use of its computers and network systems for electronic
communications subject to violations of university policies/codes or local laws or national laws. Also, the
university reserves the right to limit access to its networks through University-owned or other computers and
to remove or limit access to material posted on University-owned computers.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

North South University will provide educational opportunities that ensure fair, appropriate and reasonable
accommodation to students who have disabilities/special needs that may affect their ability to participate in
course activities or meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact their
instructors to ensure that their needs are met. The University through its Special Need section will exert all
efforts to accommodate special needs.

STUDENTS COMPLAINTS POLICY

Students at North South University have the right to pursue complaints related to faculty, staff, and other
students. The nature of the complaints may be either academic or non-academic. For more information about
the policy and processes related to this policy, you may refer to the students’ handbook.

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 NOTE 1: The course plan is tentative and subject to change as the semester progresses; any
change(s) will be communicated accordingly.

NOTE 2: Additional information about classroom rules of conduct and student behavior,
quizzes and examinations, make-up policy, attendance policy, group activities, project, case
study, and the ethical issue are posted on the Instructor's website (iftnsu.weebly.com). It is
the student's responsibility to review carefully and abide by these policies.

Course Contents &Schedule

CLASS SCHEDULE FOR

MGT 489

The following is a TENTATIVE schedule based on academic calendar that may change as the
semester progresses. Please read the material before attending the class where it will be discussed

Note: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus if necessary.
Additional binding information is posted on instructor website (iftnsu.weebly.com); student
compliance to posted is information is mandatory.

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