Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
8 hours
Understanding Value Chains and Mastering the RACES Framework
Master the RACES framework to explore strategic options
Focusing on the underlying mechanics for successful strategy formulation, this short course demonstrates how strategic issues are identified and prioritised.
It also offers guidance on the selection of suitable options for implementation.
What topics will you cover?
- Strategic priorities and options including the Eisenhower Matrix and the RACES framework
- Internal configuration of organisations including value chain, culture and architecture
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Classify strategic issues
- Develop strategic options
- Evaluate strategic options using the RACES framework
- Modify an organisation’s value chain
Who is the course for?
This course provides a framework for specialists wishing to identify and prioritise strategic issues and options for change and growth.
Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
Who will you learn with?
Tega is an Assistant Professor and Course Director for BA International Business course at Coventry Business School
Learning on FutureLearn
Your learning, your rules
- Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
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