MAORIDEV 738 : Tikanga Māhere i te Ao Māori: Strategy

Business and Economics

2023 Quarter One (1232) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Principles and techniques associated with strategic thinking, planning and innovation for business growth and sustainable economic development. Considers the practical application of strategic and mātauranga Māori theory to Māori and non-Māori organisational contexts with a focus on, achieving simultaneous social, environmental, cultural and economic value creation.

Course Overview

This course will introduce the discipline of strategic thinking, to add to the mātauranga Māori of business and economics, as well as the critical aspects of economic, corporate, business level, and international strategy.

 
At all times, we will consider the relevance of course content for Māori economic development, specifically how strategy and strategic thinking can help realise the full potential of Māori businesses, knowledge, people and resources. The course ethos and assessment design will compel students to grapple frameworks of strategic thinking and apply them to real-world scenarios as well as to their own organisations and careers and to Māori organisations. In this way we are assessing not only the students’ ability to understand the materials, but their ability to critically engage with them, apply them to in Māori contexts, and collaborate with classmates in exercises and assignments. Written and verbal communication are therefore both important as well as operating with integrity in team environments. The assessment structure is therefore specifically designed for the Graduate Profile Capabilities outlined below.

Course Requirements

Restriction: BUSADMIN 768

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an advanced ability to use course principles and concepts associated with strategic thinking and strategic innovation in Māori and indigenous economic development. (Capability 1, 2, 4.1 and 4.2)
  2. Apply concepts of contextual and integrative thinking to the analysis and development of strategic frameworks. (Capability 3 and 4.2)
  3. Critically appraise strategic plans and strategic planning processes, in a range of economic development, organisations and organisational settings. (Capability 2 and 6)
  4. Apply a strategic planning framework in relation to an organisation. (Capability 1 and 3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Quizzes and Exercises 50% Individual Coursework
Case Study Analysis 20% Individual Coursework
Group Project 30% Group Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Quizzes and Exercises
Case Study Analysis
Group Project

Workload Expectations

The class meets for one three hour and 30 min session each week. Class time will be used for a combination of theoretical and applied discussions of indigenous business and economics and current events in strategy. In addition to attending classes, ngā tauira should be prepared to spend about another six hours per week on activities related to this course. These activities include carrying out the required readings, assessments, and preparing for the assignments.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. 

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Johnson, G., Whittington, R., & Scholes, K. (2015). Fundamentals of Strategy (3rd ed). Harlow, UK: FT Prentice Hall.
Additional course readings and other materials can be accessed via Canvas.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Assessment structure has been adjusted to allow for more flexible assessments based on class size and ability for group work to occur.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 07/11/2022 03:20 p.m.