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BUS485A

Module 3 Required Resources

Textbook

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

The textbook material provides context for each of the course assignments. 

This week, we will cover the following chapters:  

  • Chapter 5: Organizational Analysis and Competitive Advantage 

  • Chapter 6: Strategy Formulation: Business Strategy 

  • 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 5 

  • Chapter 6 

  • Chapter 13