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BUS485A

Module 1 Required Resources

Textbook

(Accessible by clicking on the DART page under the Getting Started Module in your course content)

This week, we will cover the following chapters:  

  • Chapter 1: Basic Concepts of Strategic Management 

  • Chapter 2: Corporate Governance 

  • Chapter 13-1: Explain the issues involved in researching a case situation 

  • Chapter 13-2: Analyze financial statements using ratio analysis, common-size statements, Z-values, and economic metrics 

  • Chapter 13 (page 360): Format for Case Analysis: The Strategic Audit 

Bamford, C. E., Hoffman, A. N., Wheelen, T. L., & Hunger, J. D. (2023). Strategic Management and Business Policy: Globalization, Innovation and Sustainability (16th ed.). Pearson Education (US) 

Voluntary Readings and Resources

Reviewing the Textbook PowerPoint presentations helps reinforce key concepts, clarify complex ideas, and align your understanding with course objectives. They serve as a concise visual guide to support your learning. 

  • Chapter 1 

  • Chapter 2 

  • Chapter 13