Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Strategy and Politics of Enterprise
Course Code
SZF_100
Branch of Science
Economics and Business; Other Sub-Branches of Economics and Business
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Marketing and Advertising
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ieva Kalve
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
To provide insight into the development of business strategy and policy, based on strategic planning, criteria for selection of these strategies, rules for development and further implementation of these strategies in practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the basics of economics, microeconomics and macroeconomics, organisational theory and management is required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful course completion students are able to define the essence and basic principles of strategic management and planning, to explain the analysis of the company's activity according to the SWOT method and the method of evaluating competitors, to describe the types of strategies.
Individual work and tests
Quiz jobs • Overview of concepts
Skills
1.On successful course completion students are able to evaluate the situation in the company and develop a strategic plan based on the analysis of internal and external environment.
Individual work and tests
Overview of concepts • Quiz jobs • Examination
Competences
1.Students are able to develop an appropriate business strategy for the company.
Individual work and tests
Examination • Quiz jobs • Overview of concepts
2.The student is aware and able to evaluate his or her and others’ contributions to the work of the team.
Individual work and tests
Evaluation of the contribution to teamwork
3.The student is able to evaluate his or her contribution and to evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired or strengthened during the study course.
Individual work and tests
Assessment of acquired/acquired during the study course
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Independent preparation for participation in lectures and seminars. In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must complete the study course assessment questionnaire on the student Portal at the end of the course. |
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2.
Evaluation of the contribution to teamwork |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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By the beginning of the examination, each student shall submit an evaluation of their contribution to the work of the team in e-studies. It builds up by dividing 100 points among everyone in the team, myself included. |
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3.
Assessment of acquired/acquired during the study course |
5.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The student shall submit an essay-type work in which he or she assesses his or her contribution, as well as the most relevant one acquired during the study course. |
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
Examination |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The scheduled 9 workshops on teams perform a variety of tasks and prepare presentations. The students shall agree on the division of work within the framework of the team themselves. |
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2.
Quiz jobs |
35.00% from total grade
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10 points
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At the end of each lecture meeting, students in the e-learning environment complete a short multiple-choice test on the topics covered during the lecture. A total of 7 controls are planned, filling them at a different time or improving the rating is not envisaged. |
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3.
Overview of concepts |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Each student shall prepare and submit to e-studies at his or her discretion the most relevant concepts of strategic management, also explaining his or her choice. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Strategy and policy in organisations: why needed, what is a strategic leadership process.
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Auditorium
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Strategy and policy in organisations: why needed, what is a strategic leadership process.
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Strategy and policy in organisations: why needed, what is a strategic leadership process.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Strategic planning process, main stages thereof.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of the economic situation of the organisation, SWOT, PEST analysis.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Assessment of the economic situation of the organisation, SWOT, PEST analysis.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Assessment of the economic situation of the organisation, SWOT, PEST analysis.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Assessment of the economic situation of the organisation, SWOT, PEST analysis.
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Auditorium
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Selection of the scope, mission, vision and objectives of the organisation.
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Auditorium
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Selection of the scope, mission, vision and objectives of the organisation.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development and planning of the organisation’s activities.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Competitive evaluation for a selected organization.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development or updating of corporate and business strategy.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development or updating of corporate and business strategy.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development or updating of a business-level strategy.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development or updating of a functional level strategy.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development of a business canvas for selected organisation.
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Auditorium
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Development of a business canvas for selected organisation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Strategic planning process, main stages thereof.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of the economic situation of the organisation, SWOT, PEST analysis.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of the economic situation of the organisation, SWOT, PEST analysis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Selection of the scope, mission, vision and objectives of the organisation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development and planning of the organisation’s activities.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development or updating of corporate and business strategy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development or updating of a business-level strategy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development or updating of a functional level strategy.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Development of a business canvas for selected organisation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kalve I. Apseglot pārmaiņu vējus. Stratēģiskā un pārmaiņu vadība. Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2005.
2.
David, Fred R. Strategic Management: concepts and cases: a competitive advantage approach. Harlow: Pearson, 2017.Suitable for English stream
3.
Ščeulovs D., Plēgmans N. Atspēriena punkts veiksmīgai uzņēmējdarbībai. RTU Izdevniecība, 2022.
Additional Reading
1.
Finch, B. How to write a business plan. Kogan Page Limited, 2013.Suitable for English stream
2.
Cooper Donald R. Business research methods. McGraw-Hill, 2014.Suitable for English stream
3.
Caune J., Dzedons A. Stratēģiskā vadīšana. Rīga: Kamene, 2009. - 232 lpp.
4.
Richardson B., Ricardson R. Business Planning - an Approach to Strategic Management. London, 2012.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Harvard Business ReviewSuitable for English stream
2.
Strategic Management Society.Suitable for English stream
3.
Strategic Management Science.Suitable for English stream