1. Gra 6820 Strategic Choice Syllabus Fall 2003

2. Objective To provide a comprehensive perspective –the theory and art of strategic decision-making Perspective –an integrated and interdisciplinary process Rational decision-makers –pursue strategic choices that will provide successful outcomes Focus –decision-making at the top of the organization in a multi-disciplinary context

3. Content - Ethical foundations for decision-making - The decision making process - Rational decision-making - Values for decision-making - Decision-making models - The psychology of decision-making - The sociology of decision-making - The social psychology of decision-making - Political aspects of decision-making - Strategic decision perspectives

4. Format Combination of –plenary lectures –student presentations and discussions. Students will be assigned to groups of three Each group is to prepare a joint term paper The groups will be assigned to teams –each team consisting of 3 – 4 groups. The groups in each team present a term paper topic proposal before their teammates and instructor who will discuss it and give feedback

5. Grading Written, closed book exam (3 hrs) 25%. –You must be prepared to explain or apply the most central concepts in the course Class participation and presentation 25%. Term paper 50%.

6. Schedule 1. 25.08 Plenary: Ethical foundations. Harrison 1 & 2: Overview & The decision making process. 2. 01.09 Plenary: Assignment to groups and teams. Harrison 3: Rational decision-making. 3. 08.09 Plenary: Harrison 4: Values for decision-making. Pro&Con. Harrison 5: Decision-making models. 4. 15.09 Plenary: Harrison 6, 7: The psychology of decision-making, the sociology of decision-making. 5. 22.09 Plenary: Harrison 8, 9: The social psychology and political aspects of decision-making. 6. 29.09 Plenary: Harrison 10, 11: Strategic decision perspectives, strategic decision success. 7. 06.10 Group proposals within teams. 8. 13.10 Group proposals within teams. 9. 20.10 Group proposals within teams. 10. 27.10 Group proposals within teams. 11. 03.11 Group proposals within teams. 12. 10.11 Group proposals within teams.