1. Unit 1: Introduction to Mandatory Competency and Competitive Advantage
- Definition and importance of mandatory competency
- Understanding competitive advantage in organizations
- Key concepts and theories related to mandatory competency and competitive advantage
2. Unit 2: Assessing Organizational Competencies
- Methods and tools for assessing mandatory competencies
- Identifying core competencies and distinctive capabilities
- Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of organizational competencies
3. Unit 3: Understanding Competitive Advantage
- Types of competitive advantage
- Value chain analysis and its role in competitive advantage
- Identifying sources of competitive advantage in different industries
4. Unit 4: Creating and Sustaining Competitive Advantage
- Strategies for creating a competitive advantage
- Evaluating and selecting competitive strategies
- Building sustainable competitive advantage through continuous improvement
5. Unit 5: Aligning Competencies with Strategic Goals
- Linking mandatory competencies to organizational strategy
- Developing competency-based strategies
- Balancing internal capabilities with external market conditions
6. Unit 6: Leveraging Technology and Innovation for Competitive Advantage
- The role of technology and innovation in gaining a competitive edge
- Managing technological change and its impact on competencies
- Integrating innovation into the organization's competitive strategy
7. Unit 7: Competitive Analysis and Market Positioning
- Conducting competitive analysis and benchmarking
- Identifying and analyzing competitors
- Positioning the organization in the market based on its competencies and competitive advantage
8. Unit 8: Implementing and Managing Change for Competitiveness
- Change management strategies for enhancing competencies
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Monitoring and adapting competencies to evolving market conditions
9. Unit 9: Measuring and Evaluating Competencies and Competitive Advantage
- Key performance indicators for assessing competencies and competitive advantage
- Using metrics and analytics to measure and track performance
- Continuous improvement and adjustment of competencies for sustained competitiveness
10. Unit 10: Strategic Decision Making and Leadership for Competitiveness
- Strategic decision-making processes in the context of competencies and competitive advantage
- Leadership approaches for leveraging competencies and driving competitiveness
- Ethical considerations in leveraging competencies and gaining a competitive advantage.
The evaluation process is conducted through the submission of assignments, and there are no written examinations involved.