Contemporary Strategic Management (6 ed.) Robert M. Grant Book Summary by:Pavan Soni Doctoral Student‚ IIM Bangalore www.pavansoni.net innovation.evangelist@gmail.com 1 Quotes Strategy is the great work of the organization. In situations of life or death‚ it is the Tao of survival or extinction. Its study cannot be neglected - Sun Tzu‚ The Art of War The strategic aim of business is to earn a return on capital‚ and if in any particular case the return in the long run is not satisfactory
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decision-making and lastly there are those with a military view of strategy‚ who consider it a manoeuvre to beat and outsmart the competition (Parthasarthy‚ 2006). By drawing from each of the definitions‚ one could say that strategy and by extension‚ strategic management‚ is constituted of short-term strategies involving managing and planning for the present and long-term decisions and actions‚ made‚ taken and implemented by managers to achieve superior competitive advantage‚ compared to their competitors.
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organisations that engage in strategic management generally out-perform those that do not" The connotation of the ancient Greek word "strategos"‚ in its various grammatical forms‚ implies meaning of skilful manoeuvouring leading to achieving a highly crucial position or attaining a desired end. Commonly associated with the military operations‚ strategies aim at methodical out-performance of adversaries. Analogically‚ application of deliberate strategies in the business management context suggests combination
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competitors by predicting their strategic behavior. They coordinate their strategic actions to maximize joint performance (Roth
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Strategic Management Processes Strategic management plays a significant role in successful organized business. Awareness of the company environment including competition and processes enables managers to make better decisions for more efficient operation. Through strategic management processes maximum efficiency and profitability are more easily attained. Components of Strategic Management Strategic management involves environmental scanning. Externally one must know the organization’s
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Chapter 01 Strategic Management Multiple Choice Questions 1. (p. 3) Which of the following is an element of a firm’s remote external environment? A. Competition B. Suppliers C. Government agencies D. Economic and social conditions Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective: 1 2. (p. 3) Which of the following is NOT a part of a firm’s immediate external environment? A. Technological development B. Competitors C. Suppliers D. Government agencies Difficulty: Easy Learning
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Strategic Management Process MGT/498 October 28‚ 2014 Strategic Management Process Every company wishing to have success must have a plan‚ purpose‚ and goals. With this in mind‚ strategic management is the beginning of a successful model and gives an organization and its managers a course to follow. “Strategic management is a set of managerial decisions and actions that determines the long-run performance of a corporation.” (Wheelen‚ T.L‚ & Hunger‚ J.D.‚ 2010‚ p. 5). Strategic management is important
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Introduction to Strategic Management Prof. Li Choy Chong Chair of International Management (South East Asia) and Director‚ Asia Research Centre‚ University of St. Gallen‚ Senior Advisor‚ Office of the Economy‚ Canton of St. Gallen‚ Switzerland Executive Director‚ ASEAN Learning Network September 2012 Introduction to Strategic Management - Understanding the Concept - A Definition - Common elements in successful strategy - The Basic Framework: Link between Firm and its environment
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peripherals. Dell also sells HDTVs‚ cameras‚ printers‚ MP3 players and other electronics built by other manufacturers. The company is well known for its innovations in supply chain management and electronic commerce. On May 3‚ 2010‚ Fortune Magazine listed Dell as the 38th largest company in the United States and the 5th largest company in Texas by total revenue. It is the 2nd largest non-oil company in Texas (behind AT&T) and the largest company in the Austin area. Current situation Dell
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Strategic Management Process Introduction In a competitive business environment and volatile economic conditions‚ it is a prerequisite that organizations execute due diligence in preparing for the future. Businesses are not only challenged with attracting new consumers but also faced with retaining existing clients. The requirement to know principal drivers in specific marketplaces to develop and position products and services to remain a viable customer focused establishment is crucial in maintaining
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