MGT 547 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN, STRUCTURAL, AND RELATIONSHIP CAPITAL

This course develops a framework for the strategic management of intangible assets as a most efficacious resource in today's knowledge-intensive organizations. The evolution of economic orders through history is traced briefly, the forces propelling progress are identified, and the dominant management approaches in each age are compared. The unique dynamics of the knowledge age are explained to make the case for an approach to strategic management that builds human, structural, and relationship capital, while increasing the organization's capacity to adapt and reinvent itself. The alignment of new strategies and structures are discussed, including the strategic use of information systems throughout the organization as a means of increasing participation, facilitating learning, and developing the organization's intangible assets. Short case studies will be used to help students move from theory toward application in the course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MGT 600

Distribution

MANAGEMENT