STMGT502-20B (HAM)

Strategic Innovation

15 Points

Edit Header Content
Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

Staff

Edit Staff Content

Convenor(s)

Delwyn Clark

Delwyn Clark
4594
MSB.4.01
See Moodle
delwyn.clark@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: sade.lomas@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: nat.enright@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
Edit Staff Content

Paper Description

Edit Paper Description Content

Innovation has a key role in the competitive positioning and performance of organisations. For example, it assists in creating new products, identifying new markets, developing new business models, transforming industries and revitalising mature organisations. In this paper, research on the nature of strategic innovation will be examined, discussed and evaluated. In addition, you will study innovative businesses to learn how successful innovations are developed and implemented.

Edit Paper Description Content

Paper Structure

Edit Paper Structure Content

The focus of this paper is to review and critique strategic innovation theories and their fit with innovative business practices.

The background concepts for each topic will be provided online in Moodle using videos and powerpoint.

In class and via Zoom, we will briefly discuss the key readings for each topic - as a workshop (in the first 60-90 mins of the scheduled class).

You will be responsible for reading, reviewing and discussing articles, completing a research project, as well as conducting a literature review project.

Edit Paper Structure Content

Learning Outcomes

Edit Learning Outcomes Content

Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Explain the nature and role of strategic innovation and how it impacts on the performance and competitive positioning of organisations.
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Demonstrate the ability to review and critically evaluate concepts and research on strategic innovation processes.
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Discuss strategic innovation theories and practices with confidence.
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the features and limitations of key innovation theories by applying them to specific examples.
    Linked to the following assessments:
  • Design and conduct a case research project to explore innovation theory in practice.
    Linked to the following assessments:
Edit Learning Outcomes Content
Edit Learning Outcomes Content

Assessment

Edit Assessments Content

Assessment Components

Edit Assessments Content

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. ARTICLE REVIEWS
28
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. STRATEGIC INNOVATION CASE REPORT
22 Sep 2020
12:00 PM
26
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. STRATEGIC INNOVATION CASE PRESENTATION
28 Sep 2020
12:00 PM
8
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. LITERATURE REVIEW REPORT
20 Oct 2020
12:00 PM
28
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. CLASS PARTICIPATION
10
  • In Class: In Workshop
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
Edit Assessments Content

Required and Recommended Readings

Edit Required Readings Content

Required Readings

Edit Required Readings Content
The STMGT502-20B Reading List which is available in Moodle provides direct links to the articles for each class.
Edit Required Readings Content

Other Resources

Edit Other Resources Content

An introduction to each topic, summarised in a Powerpoint presentation and video recording, will be provided in Moodle.

Zoom will be used for all the class workshops, team meetings and virtual office hours.

Edit Other Resources Content

Online Support

Edit Online Support Content

There is access to support with Moodle via Help on the top menu.

Information on the APA referencing format, as mentioned above, and advice on how to prepare a literature review is provided by the University of Waikato library.

Edit Online Support Content

Workload

Edit Workload Content
This is a 15 point paper which equates to 150 hours work over the trimester.
Edit Workload Content

Linkages to Other Papers

Edit Linkages Content

Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: STMGT301 or STMGT303 or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: STMG512 or STMGT512

Edit Linkages Content