“The IC of a Firm Should be One of the Central Considerations in Formulating Strategy: Strategic Systems Thinking Essay, USW, Singapore

Assignment 2 – “The IC of a firm should be one of the central considerations in formulating strategy and one of the primary constants upon which a firm can establish its identity and frame its strategy” (Marr, et al, 2003)

Critically discuss the above statement in relation to effectively developing the strategic knowledge base in organizations.  Use companies that you have worked for and case studies used in class.

INTRODUCTION

• Context; outline the importance of Strategic Systems Thinking theories as a point of discussion and use supporting references.

• State the Aim of Essay
• Introduce the themes you will be discussing;

(1) Knowledge Management/Environment;

(2) Communities of Practice/Interest;

(3) The Challenge of Performance Measurement and Social Networks;

(4) Intellectual Capital.

MAIN BODY

A strong essay must use the key themes addressed in the first part of the module to develop the analysis, namely:

• Knowledge Management/Environment
• Communities of Practice/Interest
• The Challenge of Performance Measurement and Social Networks
• Intellectual Capital

Organizational examples should be used to illustrate the themes covered in the essay.  However, the essay is not a case study; it is a discussion of relevant theory.

CONCLUSION 

Remember that a critical study aims to provide a balanced analysis of differing perspectives, and points of view, before drawing the argument to a coherent conclusion