1 **Instructors’ Manual 1 19/09/2001 9:39 AM Page 2 Copyright © Robert M. Grant‚ 2002 The right of Robert M. Grant to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with the Copyright‚ Designs and Patents Act 1988. ISBN 0-631-23140-4 2 **Instructors’ Manual 1 19/09/2001 9:39 AM Page 3 Contents Page OBJECTIVES OF THE GUIDE 5 KEY FEATURES OF THE BOOK 6 DESIGNING YOUR STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT COURSE 13 TOPICS‚ OUTLINES‚ AND RECOMMENDED CASES
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Introduction: Defining the mission statement for a company is often one of the most slighted tasks in strategic management. It is much easier for many executives to emphasize operational aspects of long-term management activities rather than making sure short-term activities are in sync with the long-term goals. The principal value of the mission statement is its specification of the firm’s ultimate aims. A firm gains a heightened sense of purpose when its board of directors and its top executives
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Topic 1 – Strategic Leadership: Managing the strategy (H&J: Chapter 1) Actions in business are frequently directed at the achievement of superior performance‚ therefore a strategy can be defined as “an action a company takes to attain superior performance” (Hill and Jones‚ 2107). It is important to understand that this definition is one of many. Contrary to some views that there is one single definition of strategy‚ we argue that there is no such universally accepted definition and that
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Describe the steps in strategic management process . The strategic management process is more than just a set of rules to follow. It is a philosophical approach to business. Upper management must think strategically first‚ then apply that thought to a process. The strategic management process is best implemented when everyone within the firm understands the strategy. Strategic management is a continuous process that appraises the business and industries in which the organization is involved;
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the companies merged to form Unilever that diversified into food products in 1940s. Through the next five decades‚ it emerged as a major fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) multinational operating in several businesses. In 2004‚ the Unilever 2010 strategic plan was put into action with the mission to ‘bring vitality to life’ and ‘to meet everyday needs for nutrition‚ hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good‚ look good‚ and get more out of life’. The corporate strategy is of
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independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison‚ the company is now one of eleven cruise ship brands owned and operated by Carnival Corporation & PLC. The company has the largest fleet in the group‚ with twenty two vessels currently in operation. Executive control of the company is provided by the North American division of Carnival Corporation‚ headquartered in Doral‚ Florida[2][3] Carnival was a pioneer in the concept of shorter‚ less expensive cruises. Its ships are known for their Las Vegas-style
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Strategic Management Introduction - “Strategic Management is the management of an organization’s overall purpose‚ to ensure that the needs and enablers of the present are balanced with those of the future.” (Witcher & Chau 2010‚ P.6) In another word‚ it is the overall management of strategy in order to match and obtain the future long-term purpose and objectives. The main application is to achieve and sustain competitive advantages to enable an organization to compete effectively with rivals which
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Strategic management is the comprehensive collection of ongoing activities and processes that organizations use to systematically coordinate and align resources and actions with mission‚ vision and strategy throughout an organization. Strategic management activities transform the static plan into a system that provides strategic performance feedback to decision making and enables the plan to evolve and grow as requirements and other circumstances change. What Are the Steps in Strategic Planning
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Strategic management Definition of strategic management Strategic management is defines as the set of decision and action resulting in formulation and implementation of strategies designed to achieve the objective of an organization. It involves attention to following nine critical areas: 1. Determining the mission of the company‚ including broad statement about its purpose‚ philosophy and goals. 2. Developing a company profile that reflects internal condition of both capabilities. 3. Assessment
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CHAPTER 1 The Nature of Strategic Management True/False Introduction 1. The underpinnings of strategic management hinge on managers gaining an understanding of competitors‚ markets‚ prices‚ suppliers‚ distributors‚ governments‚ creditors‚ shareholders and customers worldwide. Ans: T Page: 4 2. Although the Internet has increased in popularity‚ it has actually led to increases in company expenses. Ans: F Page 4 3. Consumer e-commerce is five times greater than
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