Learners will analyze corporate portfolios, evaluate niche strategies, apply differentiation and focus frameworks, and implement operational re-engineering methods to achieve long-term competitiveness. By completing this course, learners will develop the ability to design growth strategies, balance efficiency with effectiveness, and integrate ethics and CSR into strategic decision-making.



Business Strategy: Analyze, Apply & Transform
This course is part of Strategic Management: Business Strategy & Cases Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by Yale
What you'll learn
Analyze portfolios, niche strategies, and business frameworks.
Design growth strategies balancing efficiency and effectiveness.
Integrate CSR, ethics, and re-engineering into strategic plans.
Skills you'll gain
- Business Strategy
- Competitive Analysis
- Strategic Leadership
- Business Strategies
- Strategic Thinking
- Organizational Strategy
- Operational Efficiency
- Performance Measurement
- Business Ethics
- Resource Allocation
- Corporate Sustainability
- Growth Strategies
- Organizational Structure
- Strategic Planning
- Business Process Reengineering
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Corporate Strategy
- Portfolio Management
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundation of strategic management, focusing on stability, concentration, integration, cooperation, and globalization strategies. Learners explore how organizations design growth pathways while balancing risk, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.
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10 videos4 assignments1 plugin
This module explores structured frameworks for business decision-making, including retrenchment, restructuring, and generic strategy matrices. Learners gain tools to evaluate cost leadership, differentiation, and focus strategies for practical application.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module examines portfolio management and niche analysis as tools for strategic decision-making. Learners study corporate and business-level portfolios, subjective and contingency factors, and strategy implementation essentials to manage resources and organizational design effectively.
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19 videos6 assignments
This module focuses on the application of strategies through control systems, functional planning, and business re-engineering. Learners also explore ethics, CSR, efficiency, and operational practices that drive sustainable long-term performance.
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29 videos7 assignments
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