Grant – Contemporary strategy analysis

• The readings listed below are provisional and are intended to provide the conceptual and analytical cornerstone of the course. Not all of the listed literature is required to be read in full; rather, it serves as the core body of reference…

Argomenti del programma: The course covers the following topics: - foundations and scope of corporate strategy; - value creation at corporate versus business level; - environmental analysis, uncertainty, and strategic foresight; - megatrends and their implications for firms and industries; - resources, capabilities, and dynamic capabilities; - diversification and corporate parenting; - vertical integration, outsourcing, and ecosystem…

Argomenti del programma: The course covers the following topics: -Foundations, scope, and key concepts of corporate strategy -Megatrends and their implications for firms, industries, and strategic decision-making -The role of institutions in shaping business environments and strategic choices -External environment and competitive analysis -Vertical integration strategy -Internationalization strategy -Diversification strategy -External…

• Ulteriori letture e casi saranno indicati a lezione.

Argomenti del programma: I contenuti del corso sono articolati lungo due aree principali: • Corporate Strategy: concetti chiave di corporate strategy; creazione di valore e Total Shareholder Return (TSR); pianificazione strategico-industriale; portfolio strategy, gestione del portafoglio aziendale e capital allocation; parenting strategy; impatto dell’intelligenza artificiale sui modelli di business; M&A, post-merger integration e…

Argomenti del programma: Corporate Strategy and risk management fundamentals in the current real-world context where AI, Sustainability and geopolitical risks are dominating corporate boards’ agendas. The course will also include diversions to allow the students to appreciate the most up to date strategic thinking of key players in today’s economic landscape: Private Equity houses, Global professional services firms, Start ups.