This site contains an alphabetical listing of various methods, models and theories regarding strategy. Each item in the list links to an explanation, and in some cases diagram, of the relevant subject.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
This material can be used to supplement textbook and classroom discussions in the areas listed.
Technical Requirements:
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Identify Major Learning Goals:
Student will be familiar with various methods, models and theories regarding strategy.
Target Student Population:
This is recommended for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students in business.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Students need an introduction to these topics, so this site would best be used as supporting information. A course in general business is strongly recommended as many of these models and theories may be introduced in such a class.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
- Extensive list of models and theories that are available.
- Simple definitions are included and it is easy to move around on the site simply by clicking on a different link;
- The definitions and further explanations are available.
- Large database of specialized strategy information
Concerns:
- Pop-up information requests that the user sign up with an e-mail address even though this is free of charge.
- The pop-up is a little bit annoying but as long as the user doesn't mind registering, the material is free and the pop-up will go away.
- Large alphabetical list of strategy information not categorized by topic, theory or otherwise
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
- Since this is easy to read, access and understand, this can be highly effective.
- It covers so many models and theories that linkages can be noted and comparisons can be made all from the same URL.
- This can be a resource to many different business and management classes simply because of the extensive list available.
- Since this is basic information it can be used to supplement a textbook or to generate additional discussion.
- Very short summary of specialized strategy information with forums for deeper dives into the concepts
Concerns:
- Very short summaries gives surface knowledge of strategy information without citing sources, concern for copyright laws.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
- This is extremely easy to use because all the user has to do is select which model or theory and click on it.
- The other strength of this website is that there are so many different models provided.
- Alphabetical listing is similar to a strategy information dictionary allows easy access to specific information.
Concerns:
- If you do not register with 12manage.com, the content is covered by popup ads.
To use the reference material you have to register with a valid email and activate the free membership with the 12manage.com website and agree to the terms of service and privacy policy which allows 3rd party use of your information.
- The activation email took over 15 minutes to display in my email inbox.
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