Global Business Analysis(GBA)

Global Business Analysis(GBA)
Dr. Glen Brown
Dr. Glen Brown
Leading Teacher
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Aim

To apply relevant knowledge, skills, and exercise professional judgement in assessing strategic position, determining strategic choice, and implementing strategic action through beneficial business process and structural change; coordinating knowledge systems and information technology and by effectively managing processes, projects, and people within financial and other resource constraints.

Main capabilities

On successful completion of this paper, candidates should be able to:

A Assess the strategic position of an organisation

B Evaluate the strategic choices available to an organisation

C Discuss how an organisation might go about its strategic implementation

D Evaluate and redesign business processes and structures to implement and support the organisation’s strategy taking account of customer and other major stakeholder requirements

E Integrate appropriate information technology solutions to support the organisation’s strategy

F Advise on the principles of project management to enable the implementation of aspects of the organisation’s strategy with the twin objectives of managing risk and ensuring benefits realisation

G Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of a company’s strategy and the financial consequences of implementing strategic decisions

H Assess the role of leadership and people management in formulating and implementing business strategy.

1 The need for, and purpose of, strategic and business analysis
2 Environmental issues affecting the strategic position of, and future outlook for, an organisation
3 Competitive forces affecting an organisation
4 Marketing and the value of goods and services
5 The internal resources, capabilities and competences of an organisation
6 The expectations of stakeholders and the influence of ethics and culture
7 The influence of corporate strategy on an organisation
8 Alternative approaches to achieving competitive advantage
9 Alternative directions and methods of development
10 Organising and enabling success
11 Managing strategic change
12 Understanding strategy development
13 Business change
14 The role of process and process change initiatives
15 Improving the processes of the organisation
16 Software solutions
17 Principles of information technology
18 Principles of e-business
19 E-business application: upstream supply chain management
20 E-business application: downstream supply chain management
21 E-business application: customer relationship management
22 The nature of projects
23 Building the business case
24 Managing and leading projects
25 Planning, monitoring and controlling projects
26 Concluding a project
27 The link between strategy and finance
28 Finance decisions to formulate and support business strategy
29 The role of cost and management accounting in strategic planning and decision-making
30 Financial implications of making strategic choices and of implementing strategic actions
31 Strategy and people: leadership
32 Strategy and people: job design
33 Strategy and people: staff development
Dr. Glen Brown
Dr. Glen Brown
Dr. Glen Brown is a highly accomplished finance and accounting professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. As the President & CEO of both Global Accountancy Institute, Inc. and Global Financial Engineering, Inc., Dr. Brown leads organizations dedicated to bridging the fields of accountancy, finance, investments, trading, and technology, positioning them as a global multi-asset class professional proprietary trading firm. With a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Investments and Finance, Dr. Brown’s expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including financial accounting, management accounting, finance, investments, strategic management, and risk management. In addition to his executive roles, Dr. Brown serves as the Chief Financial Engineer, Head of Trading & Investments, Chief Data Scientist, and Senior Lecturer in various financial disciplines, showcasing his commitment to both practical application and academic advancement in his field. At the heart of Dr. Glen Brown’s leadership and accomplishments is his guiding philosophy: “We must consume ourselves in order to transform ourselves for our rebirth. We are blessed with subtlety, creative imaginations, and outstanding potential to attain spiritual enlightenment, transformation, and regeneration.” This belief drives Dr. Brown’s dedication to innovation, personal growth, and the pursuit of excellence in the world of finance and investments. Through his extensive experience and unique philosophical approach, Dr. Glen Brown continues to foster a culture of innovation and success at Global Accountancy Institute, Inc. and Global Financial Engineering, Inc., offering cutting-edge solutions to complex financial challenges.

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9/9/2024