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LEC # TOPICS KEY DATES
1

Purpose of Strategic Planning

Industry Value System - Structure

 
2

Steps in Planning

Industry Value System - Risk and Reward

 
3 Market Segmentation: How to Analyze? Problem set 1 due
4

Segment Attractiveness: Where to Compete?

Generic Strategies

 
5

Firm Value Chain 1

What Drives a Low - Cost Strategy

Paper 1 due
6

Firm Value Chain 2

What Drives a Differentiation Strategy

 
7 Issues in Vertical Integration: How Much Risk Do You Want? Paper 2 due
8

Changing the Game: How Information Gives You Competitive Advantage

Strategy in Fragmented Industries

 
9 Strategy, Leadership, and Choices  
10 Disruptive Technology, Industry Selection and Career Strategies  
11 Review of Core Concepts in 1.46  

Course Info

Fall 2003
Lecture Notes
Written Assignments