2011 WINTER EXAMINATION Module Code: SP Programme(s): MBA/MSc Marketing Student ID: Module Title: Strategic Planning Seat Number: Exam Date: Exam Duration: 05 January 2011 3 hours No. of Pages (including cover sheet): 3 ALLOWABLE MATERIALS Open Book Examination Non-programmable calculator permitted INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. Answer 3 questions out of 9 2. All questions carry equal marks. 3. This exam is worth 50% of the final marks for this module. You are required to
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source of competitive advantage when aligned to strategic business planning and organizational culture (Collins & Smith 2006; Khatri 2000; Panayotopoulo & Papalexandris 2004; Poole & Jenkins 1996; Wright & McMahan 1992). This focus on the strategic role of HRM in meeting business objectives by creating an organizational environment that encourages employee behaviours and capabilities that contribute to firm competitive advantage has been labelled strategic human resource management (SHRM) (Bowen & Ostroff
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1. Strategic Choices Article #1 (SPACE) Assessment and Analysis Strategies according to Space matrix-case study: petrochemical and banking industries in Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) Introduction Although strategy concept exists since emersion of human race (Henderson‚ 1989) but "strategic planning" concept entered into the management texts in 1950 (Ali Ahmadi‚ 2006) since then different tools for each step of strategic planning including formulation‚ implementation and evaluation steps have been
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“Notable Quotes” "Like a product or service‚ the planning process it self must be managed and shaped‚ if it is to serve executives as a vehicle for strategic decision-making." —Robert Lenz "The difference between now and five years ago is that information systems had limited function. You weren’t betting your company on it. Now you are." —William Gruber "Weak leadership can wreck the soundest strategy." —Sun Tzu "A firm that continues to employ a previously successful strategy eventually
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objectives of the department/ unit in focus? Do you find these objectives aligned to organization’s strategic goals? Why or why not? b) Critically examine the organizational positioning of the department in terms of structure and power/ authority to influence strategic decision making c) Suggest any five major steps regarding how the department/ unit could be made more effective in contributing towards strategic objectives of the organization. The major objectives
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INTRODUCTION Strategic implementation processes require the work and attention of employees and managers at all levels within a business‚ especially when the changes occur in a small business environment. Because the implementation process has the potential to impact a wide range of duties and responsibilities‚ employees need to have a thorough understanding of their responsibilities during the process and afterward. A key role of a CEO ’s is to communicate a vision and to guide strategic planning.
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variety of strategic planning models‚ including goals-based‚ issues-based‚ organic‚ scenario. * Goals-based planning is perhaps the most common as it starts with a focus on the organization’s mission (and vision and/or values)‚ goals to work toward the mission‚ strategies to achieve the goals‚ and action planning. * Issues-based strategic planning often starts by examining issues facing the organization‚ strategies to address those issues‚ and action plans. * Organic strategic planning
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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 1.0 Analysis of Banking Industry in Nigeria. 1419 The Nigerian banking industry is one of the most dynamic and competitive industries in the Country. The role of banks in economic development has been richly articulated in the literature. Pioneer contribution of Schumpeter (1934) was of the view that financial institutions are necessary condition for economic
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Renault resources and capabilities plays a pivotal role in its strategic success according to porters view and in 1998 it was world’s ninth largest car manufacturer with 4.3% of the market portor’s view ‚ Renault’s main resources and capability is its unique product line that is supported by continuous innovation and improvements. In 1984‚ Renault adventure of multi making multipurpose vehicle failed due to economic and political issues (pestle analysis) that results in withdraw from making motorsports
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I : Strategic posture 1. Organizational profile | | | 5 | 2. Vision | | | 6 | 3. Mission | | | 6 | 4. Organizational objectives | | | 7 | 5. Corporate governance | | | 8 | 6. CSR | | | 9 | 7. Core values | | | 10 | 8. Code of conduct | | | 10 | Part II : External factor analysis 9. Stakeholders analysis | | | 11 | 10. PESTEL analysis | | | 13 | 11. Task environment | | | 14 | 12. Issues priority
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