
Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
8 hours
Internal Analysis
Explore internal analysis in a strategy and decision making context
In this short course you will learn about the role of internal analysis and the impact it has on strategy and decision-making.
You will look at the value chain and how value is created or lost, consider why some organisations outperform others, and discover what internal resources and competencies can be implemented to establish a solid base for building strategy.
What topics will you cover?
- Strategic capabilities and why they are important
- Tangible and intangible organisational resources
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Discuss the nature and importance of internal analysis
- Explain how tangible and intangible resources impact an organisation’s strategy
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone who is keen to gain more knowledge about strategy and globalisation. This course equips business managers and students of management with the concepts, framework, and techniques needed for better environmental scanning.
Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
Who will you learn with?
Learning on FutureLearn
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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