STYJ1130 Research and Theories in Strategy (5 cr)

This course is designed to introduce the theoretical underpinnings of the Strategy field. The course offers a comprehensive overview of relevant theoretical traditions, topics, and recent empirical developments in Strategic Management, especially research foci of the Strategy and Entrepreneurship group at JSBE. Course objectives are to provide students with i) a thorough understanding of the foundations, assumptions, and implications of economic and organizational theoretical perspectives, ii) a survey of research areas, and iii) an understanding of the critical debates characterizing the field. By the end of the course, students will ideally be capable of engaging in theory-building activities, selecting and applying theoretical approaches that align more appropriately with the economic and organizational foundations of the strategy field.

The key learning outcome is familiarizing the strategy field as a discipline and epistemic network. This is important in two respects. The first concerns students’ ability to contribute to strategy research and contextualize their contributions to ongoing research. Second, the course readings prepare students to engage in strategy teaching by providing background information and a conceptual canvas for the independent design of courses and study modules. Other skills from the course include:
1. Critical thinking.
2. Information searching.
3. Ability to learn and adopt new concepts and ways of thinking.

Collection of articles and book chapters listed in Moodle.