1. Introduction to Strategic Planning If you don ’t know where your business is going‚ any road will get you there. What is a Strategic Plan? Entrepreneurs and business managers are often so preoccupied with immediate issues that they lose sight of their ultimate objectives. That ’s why a business review or preparation of a strategic plan is a virtual necessity. This may not be a recipe for success‚ but without it a business is much more likely to fail. A sound plan should: Serve as a framework
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Strategic Capacity Planning Strategic capacity planning is a great process design tool that allows an organization to evaluate its extended supply chain and its cost-effectiveness‚ which can drive its capital expenditures and strategies to build a world-class supply chain to compete against other organizations (Citrin‚ n. d.). Riordan Manufacturing Inc. does have a capacity plan to support both the design capacity and the supply chain for the organization. However‚ it is important that the company
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Use appropriate tools to develop strategic options for an organization Ansoff Matrix: The Ansoff Growth matrix is marketing planning tool that helps a business determine its product and market growth strategy. Ansoff’s product/market growth matrix suggests that a business’ attempts to grow depend on whether it markets new or existing products in new or existing markets. The output from the Ansoff product/market matrix is a series of suggested growth strategies which set the direction for the
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING (MNG301-A) Module Overview: Topics 1-7 2013 Semester 2 1 Open Rubric Contents 1. Administrative matters 2. Course overview per topic 3. Interactive exercises 4. Upcoming examination 5. Time out! 2 Administrative matters Lecturers: Mr. SK Bhoya Mrs. NV Moraka -Contact details: (012) 429-4220 or Busman@unisa.ac.za Assignments: Two Compulsory assignments due dates: 12 September 2013 and 03 October 2013
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Strategic Planning {What is it? How do you do it?} 2008 Table of Contents Page Content 3-4 Introduction 5 Section 1: The “What” of Strategic Planning 6 Why should departments and agencies plan strategically? 7-8 Section 2: The “How” of Strategic Planning 9-10 How do I gather data and where do I get it from? 11 Participant Selection 12 Survey/focus group question development 12-14 Core Values Development 15-17 Organizational
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authors have written specifically on strategic marketing process; particularly their approach and personal philosophy vis-à-vis this concept. Within the various approaches‚ it looks at the respective purpose and structure. Then onwards provide an analytical perspective on the SWOT analysis which seemingly‚ marketing gurus and authors embrace in their strategic plan in today’s market environment. Review: Strategic Marketing Plan Doyle (2002) explains strategic marketing plan is concerned with
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utilities‚ flooding‚ fire‚ accidents and shortage of resources. It is therefore important to plan ahead and be prepared. A contingency allows a business to respond to disasters and threats quickly which can potentially save time and money. The plan is to able your business to operate despite the disaster‚ or at least keep the business closed for a minimal amount of time. The contingency plan should be simple and easy to follow by everyone in your team. The way I do it is to make a list of all the most
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Introduction: For the purpose of this report of ‘Strategic Planning’ for the Ed-excel Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership I have selected Unilever United Arab Emirates Ltd. The company had a turnover of Rs. 23.3 bn (Euro 309 mn) in 2008‚ and enjoys a leading position in most of its core Home and Personal Care and Foods categories‚ e.g. Personal Wash‚ Personal Care‚ Laundry‚ Beverages (Tea) and Ice Cream. The company operates through 5 regional offices
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occurrences during World War II‚ the statement “despite being effective at the tactical and operational levels of war‚ the Germans lost the war on the strategic level” can be concluded to be absolutely true. In order to prove this statement‚ two things must be proven - first that Germany was effective at the tactical and operational levels and second that they failed on the strategic level. Occurrences that suggest tactical and operational success of the German army are seen through their rapid victories at
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advice would you give them on analyzing the results of the SWOT analysis? • Does the SWOT relate to strategic assessment? How? It is important for a company to routinely evaluate its’ image and purpose. Failure to do so may result in decreased revenue and clientele. An acronym for strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities‚ and threats‚ SWOT analysis became one of the most popular tools for strategic planning. (Lu‚ 2010). It is commonly adopted for the analysis of internal and external situations‚ in turn
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