Course Materials

1. Readings

We will be using a collection of readings and cases.

Two optional textbooks are recommended:

• Besanko, Dranove, Shanley and Schaefer, Economics of Strategy.
• Grant, Contemporary Strategy Analysis.

2. Learning Management System

Readings and cases are distributed through the University of Melbourne Learning Management System.

3. Software

Here is some free & useful software that I recommend. They run on any Mac/PC/Linux system:

• Vue: easy-to-use concept mapping software.
• Freemind: mind mapping software.

Learn about the difference between concept mapping and mindmapping

4. Review Session Videos (28 April 2011)

On 28 April 2011, I held review sessions the week before the exam. I recorded one of the sessions for those who missed class. These videos are for circulation to my students only. There are 4 parts. You will need a password from me to view the videos.

2011-04 Business Strategy-Review Session Part 1.

2011-04 Business Strategy-Review Session Part 2.

2011-04 Business Strategy-Review Session Part 3.

2011-04 Business Strategy-Review Session Part 4.

2010-08 Video Interview with Joern Schwinge.

5. Guest Speaker Videos

In 2010 we had two guest speakers in to discuss climate change and business strategy. Here are the videos of the session with Ross Wyatt (General Manager, Netbalance Foundation) and Andy Jones (MBS Alumni and Director of Group Sustainability at Amcor). You will need a password from me to view the videos.

2010-07 Business Strategy-01-Andy Jones.

2010-07-Business Strategy-Ross Wyatt Part 1.

2010-07-Business Strategy-Ross Wyatt Part 2.

2010-07-Business Strategy-Q&A.