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REQUIRED TEXT(S): Arthur A. Thompson Jr., A.J. Strickland III, John E. Gamble,
Margaret A. Peteraf Crafting and Executing Strategy: The
Quest for Competitive Advantage Concepts and Cases
(19th Edition) McGraw Hill
ISBN: 978-0-07-802950-9
(we will not be using "Connect" in this course)
Final Exam
If you are unable to write the final exam for whatever reason, you can write an Alternate
Examination. The Alternate Examination Application form can be downloaded from our
website: http://learn.utoronto.ca/how-to-register/forms-applications . Please complete this
form, and along with the fee of $150.00, submit it to the Registration Office. An alternate
exam is granted only once.
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SCHEDULE ASSIGNMENTS AND
TOPIC READINGS
TESTS
1 Chapter 1: What is Strategy and Why is Textbook & PowerPoint
Jan 20 - 26 It Important Presentation Ch. 1
2 Chapter 2: Leading the Process of Textbook & PowerPoint
Jan 27 - Feb 2 Crafting and Executing Strategy Presentation Ch. 2
3 Chapter 3: Analyzing a Companys Textbook & PowerPoint
Feb 3-9 External Environment Presentation Ch. 3
4 Chapter 4: Analyzing a Companys Textbook & PowerPoint Case Study:
Feb 10-16 Resources and Competitive Position Presentation Ch. 4 Costco Wholesale
(Text P. C6-25)
Final Exam: April 25, 2015 (Open Book, textbook only no other materials)
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Multiple choice & short answer questions covering Ch. 1 - 12, Plus Costco and Google cases