LMMF120 Strategy and Leadership
- Number of credits7,5
- Teaching semester2025 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusLillehammer
- Required prerequisite knowledge
None
The topics covered are:
- Theoretical development perspectives on strategy as an academic field
- Strategic processes – different perspectives
- Digital influence on strategic processes
- The business’ market and competition position
- The leader and leadership role
- Digital leadership and transformation
- Reputation
- Competitor and environmental analyses
- Network theories and network strategies—collaboration or competition?
- Development of structure, business culture and competence which support the business’ goals
- Efficiency goals, incentive systems, measurement parameters, rewards on individual and group levels
- Social responsibilities and normative and empirical ethics
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of the course, the candidate shall have:
- profound knowledge of the term “strategy” and key elements within strategic management (k1)
- in-depth knowledge of the basic premise for an organisation to create endorsement for business’ fundamental ambitions and visions (k2)
- advanced knowledge on how each business and its network can identify, develop and utilize the resources that we distribute strategically (k3)
- in-depth knowledge of the board, head management and other stakeholders’ roles in strategic development (k4)
- knowledge of the perspectives on strategy as an academic field (k5)
Upon completion of the course, the candidate shall be able to:
- relate critical to internal and external factors that affect the strategic outcome in developing an overall and detailed coherent strategy for the business (f1)
- apply instruments to defend the best possible market and competition positions for the business and can strategize the design of management systems to implement sub strategies (f2)
- understand the importance of methodical and analytical approaches to strategic questions within a business culture (f3)
Upon completion of the course, the candidate shall be able to:
- convey problems from ethics, attitudes and social responsibilities to design the foundation for a culture of reflection where these attitudes are debated and tested against practical challenges in the business (g1)
- know the principles to convey the business strategy internally to the employees and externally to the stakeholders that, in a broad sense, creates the conditions for the business operations (g2)
- understand the necessity of developing a safe culture in the organisation and its consequences, such as converting disagreements and constructive arguments on strategic choices to a foundation for rethinking and innovative processes (g3)
- refer to and display the complex combination of knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities to act which is needed in management on all levels in comprehensive strategic developing processes in the organisation (g4)
- display the prerequisites to turn thoughts about the most important challenges from the business into action, and can implement strategy and development processes within the business (g5)
The following teaching methods are used:
- Lectures
- Problem solving
- Case studies
- Discussions
The teaching activities at the meetings are aligned with the expectation that students have prepared for the relevant meeting by reading and other self-learning activities, including written work (see coursework requirements). Expected total work effort in the course is 187.5-225 hours (according to ECTS standard).
- Mandatory homework assignments must be handed in before each teaching module (a total of 4). Two will be individual, and two will be in groups (in groups of up to three students). Three out of four homework assignments must be passed to be allowed to take the exam. The students themselves are responsible for forming groups.
- Attendance on at least 50% of the courses lectured teaching.
48 hours take-home individual exam.
Graded A-F, where E is minimum for passing the exam.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home exam | ECTS - A-F | Individual | 48 Hour(s) |
| 100% |
| Name | Credits | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
3MMF120 Strategi og ledelse | 7,5 | ||
KMMF120 Strategi og ledelse | 7,5 |
Reading list
No reading list available for this course