Gsb 800 Strategic Management - Course Overview

Group Task Assignment

Robin Hood Practice Case

Group Task Assignment

GSB 800 Strategic Management

Fall 2008

Course Overview

This course is intended to integrate the theoretical and practical knowledge which has been acquired in previous functional courses. Integration is accomplished by the analysis of cases reflecting complex management problems involving formulation and implementation of strategy which cross several functional areas.

This is a capstone course intended to be taken during the student's final semester in their degree program.

Task Description

As an opening case study, we will explore the story of Robin Hood individually and in groups

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Individual tasks: Read the case study and identify issues and opportunities for the Robin Hood organization. From those identified select one key issue and opportunity and develop a brief (a few paragraphs or list of defined bullets) recommendation for action.

Consider these questions to help you focus on strategic concerns:

1. What is the current mission of Robin and the Merry Men?

2. What factors are influencing the band's revenue stream?

3. What factors are influencing the band's cost structure?

Consider these questions as you develop a strategic recommendation:

1. If you were a consultant for Robin Hood's organization, what would you advise Robin Hood to do?

2. What long term plan should he consider? Why?

3. Keep it simple but address the issue.

Group tasks: After you complete your individual task, meet with your partner to share your findings. Discuss the possible outcomes of your chosen issues, opportunities and recommendations. Provide honest and clear feedback supported by facts from the Robin Hood case. Decide which options you will present informally to the class as a team.

Note: There are no 'right' answers to find. Let the facts hit you and see where they take you. Be creative!

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