Innovation and Corporate Strategy (CEMS)

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

Having regard to the LO of the programme X, this activity contributes to the development and acquisition of the following LO:

• 1. Corporate citizenship 1.1. ¿Demonstrate independent reasoning, look critically ¿ 1.2.Decide and act by incorporating ethical and humanistic values ,¿ 1.3. Decide and act responsibly ¿ 2. Knowledge and reasoning 2.1. Master the core knowledge of each area of management. 2.2. Master highly specific knowledge ¿ 2.3. Articulate the acquired knowledge from different areas 2.4. Activate and apply the acquired knowledge ¿ 3. A scientific and systematif approach 3.1. Conduct a clear, structured, analytical reasoning ¿ 3.2. Collect, select and analyze relevant information ¿ 3.3.Consider problems using a systemic and holistic approach ¿ 3.4. Perceptively synthesize ¿demonstrating a certain conceptual distance ¿ 4. Innovation and entrepreneurship 4.1. Identify new opportunities, propose creative and useful ideas ¿ 4.2. Initiate, develop and implement ideas around a new product, service, process ¿ 4.3. ¿ collaborate and actively drive forward collective ac- tions for change¿ 5. Work effectively in an international and multicultural environment 5.1.Understand the inner workings of an organization ¿ 5.2.Position ... the functioning of an organization, in its ...socio-economic dimensions¿ 6. Teamwork and leadership 6.1. Work in a team...  7. Project management 7.2. Organize, manage and control the process, ¿ 8. Communication and interpersonal skills 8.1. Express a clear and structured message¿ 9. Personal and professional development 9.1. Independent self-starter ¿

At the end of this course, the student will be able to:

• - By the end of the class, students should master the main concepts underlying the development of innovation management as a core competitive advantage of a firm- By the end of the class, students should master the key aspects of the case for strategic innovation for firms- By the end of the class, students should master the main concepts related to innovative strategies- By the end of the class, students should master the main concepts related to innovative and nimble organizations- By the end of the class, students should master the main concepts related to the internal and external sources of innovation for a firm