Introduction This is a 2‚000 word individual assignment which covers the following learning outcomes: • Apply knowledge and skills in relation to the key aspects of the strategic management process. • Compare different theories and perspectives of strategic management and use and appraise them appropriately. |Content |Page | |Introduction
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Approaches to the strategic management of people There are a number of models of SHRM and in this unit we will look at three: • The best practice view. • The best fit view. • The resourcebased approach. The best practice view This view starts from the premise that a single set or ‘bundle’ of HR policies and practices will lead to better organisational performance‚ sustained over a lengthy period‚ whatever the prevailing business circumstances. What are these socalled best
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CASE – 1 MANAGING HINDUSTAN UNILEVER STRATEGICALLY Unilever is one of the world’s oldest multinational companies. Its origin goes back to the 19th century when a group of companies operating independently‚ produced soaps and margarine. In 1930‚ 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
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Week 1 Case Analysis Apple Computer DeVry University Professor Harrison Burris July 13‚ 2013 Table of Contents Part I: What were some of Apple’s successes and failures? 3 Apple’s Successes 3 Apple’s Failures 3 Part II: Apple’s success and its culture 4 Apple Computer: The culture 4 Apple Computer: Successes linked to its culture 4 Part III: Apple Computer and class TCO’s 4 TCO A: Given a company situation be able to describe the industry dynamics of technological innovation
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Date: 31.10.2013 Course: Strategic Management – Context and Analysis Theoretical Assessment – Take Home You must attempt to answer any 4 questions from the following: Q1 Conduct a basic analysis for the General environment of one of the following industries: The Pharmaceutical Industry‚ The Textile Industry‚ The Airline Industry‚ The Brewing Industry or an Industry of your own choice. Using Porter’s Five-Forces model‚ evaluate the Specific environment of your chosen Industry. Q2 Take
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Strategic planning is an organization ’s process of defining its strategy‚ or direction‚ and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. In order to determine the direction of the organization‚ it is necessary to understand its current position and the possible avenues through which it can pursue a particular course of action. Generally‚ strategic planning deals with at least one of three key questions: “What do we do?”‚ “For whom do we do it?”‚ and “How do we excel?”. In
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Executive Summary The purpose of this paper is to analyze the industrial and strategic aspects of McDonald ’s. From an Industrial point of view‚ the paper will attempt to dissect the industrial trends of McDonald ’s such as the use of technology and their stance on government and trade regulations. Also‚ the paper will cover the notable changes in McDonald ’s ’ industry environment. In addition‚ using a strategic group map‚ the paper will compare McDonald ’s to companies with similar business
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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS POLICY 12TH EDITION THOMAS L. WHEELEN J. DAVID HUNGER Strategic Management: a set of managerial decisions and actions that determines the long-run performance of a corporation. Includes: • • • • Internal and external environment scanning Strategy formulation Strategy implementation Evaluation and control Pearson Education © 2010 1-2 Phases of Strategic Management: • • • • Phase Phase Phase Phase 1: 2: 3: 4: Basic financial planning Forecast-based
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Strategic Management Question 1 : You are in the business of jewelry making since generations and your business is flourishing; now you are planning to expand your business globally. What Strategic options will you chose for entering and competing in Foreign markets? Answer : Establishment Name: Sri Mahavir Jewelry‚ Estd. : 1938 Jewelry has been part of human civilization for a long time. And today‚ jewelry is used as symbols for celebrations such as engagements‚ wedding‚ and anniversaries
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• Rarity 2. What is the strategic management process? What are its major components? Strategic management process is a planning process in which managers establish the organization’s general direction and objectives‚ formulate a specific strategy‚ plan and carry out the strategy’s implementation‚ and monitor results and make necessary adjustments. It major components are: • Strategic vision • Organizational mission • External and Internal environment • Strategic objectives • Formulating and
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