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Strategic Choices and Organizational Transformation

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Sage Publications

Strategic Choices and Organizational Transformation

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Formulate business, corporate, and network-level strategies for complex organizations.

  • Analyze restructuring, strategic entrepreneurship, and business model innovation.

  • Apply frameworks for strategic renewal and organizational ambidexterity in practice.

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June 2026

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8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

This module explores key competitive strategies such as differentiation, cost leadership, and hybrid approaches, with a special emphasis on strategic positioning in dynamic and digital markets. Learners will examine how companies adapt to competitive pressures, leverage network effects, and respond to disruptive innovations. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate how strategic choices impact business success.

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1 video10 readings1 assignment

This module examines the dimensions of corporate scope, focusing on how firms pursue growth through diversification and internationalization. Learners will explore different types and modes of diversification, assess the risks and benefits of expanding into new markets, and analyze the strategic impact of these decisions on organizational performance.

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1 video13 readings1 assignment

This module explores the roles and functions of corporate parents in diversified firms, examining how value is created through different corporate logics such as synergy management and capital orchestration. Learners will analyze strategies for effective resource allocation, parental control, and the pursuit of corporate parenting advantage. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate how these concepts are applied in practice.

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1 video12 readings1 assignment

This module explores the various forms of interorganizational alliances, including equity, contractual, and associational arrangements. Learners will discover how firms select partners, manage cooperative relationships, and balance competition with collaboration to achieve strategic growth. Real-world cases and strategic frameworks are used to illustrate effective alliance management.

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1 video10 readings1 assignment

This module explores the strategic motives and processes behind corporate acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. Learners will examine how these transactions impact organizational structure and shareholder value, and analyze the factors contributing to their success or failure. Practical approaches to implementing divestitures and financial restructuring are also discussed.

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1 video10 readings1 assignment

This module delves into the processes of recognizing entrepreneurial opportunities, implementing innovation strategies, and leveraging open innovation and startup collaborations for sustainable business growth. Learners will explore how organizations can foster innovation both internally and through external partnerships. By the end, participants will understand the strategic role of entrepreneurship in driving competitive advantage.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module examines the concept of business models, the mechanisms of value creation and capture, and the importance of adapting business models in response to industry disruption. Learners will explore different types of business model innovation, recognize early warning signs of business model traps, and analyze real-world examples of successful and failed innovations. By the end, you will be equipped to assess and innovate business models for organizational growth.

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1 video11 readings1 assignment

This module explores how organizations adapt and thrive in changing environments through strategic renewal, organizational learning, and ambidexterity. Learners will examine the challenges of path dependence and inertia, and discover frameworks for balancing exploration and exploitation. The module also covers the roles of managers and different renewal journeys that organizations can undertake.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

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