Crafting Strategy Processes and Evolution
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What is the first step in Tesla's three-step plan towards sustainable mobility?

  • Build a medium-priced, medium-volume car
  • Increase production of existing models
  • Build an expensive, low-volume car (correct)
  • Build a lower-priced, high-volume car

    • How does Tesla's three-step plan impact their product portfolio?

  • It enables the development of more affordable vehicles over time. (correct)
  • It maintains the same pricing structure for all models.
  • It focuses solely on low-volume luxury cars.
  • It eliminates the need for medium-priced offerings.

    • Which Tesla model was introduced in 2012?

  • Model Y
  • Model S (correct)
  • Roadster
  • Model 3

    • What percentage increase did Tesla's share price experience between 2010 and 2020?

    <p>14,700%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the first step in Tesla's strategy?

    <p>To create funds for developing the next vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the gradual approach in Tesla's strategy serve the market?

    <p>It allows electric vehicles to gradually become accessible for the mass market.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model came out immediately before the Model Y?

    <p>Model X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Tesla's second step in its plan?

    <p>Development of medium-priced, medium-volume cars using funds from the first step.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the design school emphasize as a key characteristic of strategy making?

    <p>Systematic and highly analytical process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metaphor is used to describe the role of a strategist in the design school perspective?

    <p>Strategist as an architect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of strategy making as indicated by the design school?

    <p>Achieving fit between external requirements and internal competences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of strategy according to Michael Porter?

    <p>Creating a unique position through specific activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What internal factors are assessed according to the design school’s strategic approach?

    <p>Strengths and weaknesses of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Alfred Chandler, what is an essential component of strategy?

    <p>Long-term objectives and resource allocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with the design school’s view on environmental stability?

    <p>Requires adaptability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Carl Von Clausewitz define strategy as?

    <p>The art of using battles to achieve the objectives of war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement captures the essence of strategy as described by Kenneth Andrews?

    <p>Strategy is about defining the company's business and its goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Basil Liddell Hart suggest about strategy and tactics?

    <p>Strategy without tactics is ineffective and leads to failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is a common misconception about strategy?

    <p>It is only relevant to military contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element that differentiates strategy from tactics?

    <p>Strategy involves defining what not to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective on strategy most emphasizes trade-offs during competition?

    <p>Michael Porter's perspective on unique positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key objectives of strategy research?

    <p>To explain performance differences between firms within one industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which objective focuses on assessing the performance effect of specific strategic moves?

    <p>Evaluate Strategic Moves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the objective of explaining strategic behavior involve?

    <p>Identifying driving forces of strategic change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus area in strategy research?

    <p>Driven forces of economic trends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theme does research in strategy primarily aim to trace over time?

    <p>Thematic evolution of strategy research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the objective 'Explain Superior Performance'?

    <p>Explaining performance differences among strategic groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does 'Evaluate Strategic Moves' primarily focus on?

    <p>Identifying success factors and boundary conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of strategy research, what do the driving forces of strategic change refer to?

    <p>External market conditions and competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the organization as indicated in the content?

    <p>To provide access to the world's information in one click.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key characteristic that strategic objectives should possess?

    <p>They should be measurable to evaluate the success of a strategy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a long-term strategic objective mentioned in the content?

    <p>Become part of the top 4 semiconductor firms worldwide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the strategic analysis phase involve?

    <p>Identifying events and forces that impact the strategy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following attributes should NOT characterize a strategic objective?

    <p>Vague</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long is the timeline for defining strategic themes according to the content?

    <blockquote> <p>3-5 years</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the mission & vision step in strategic planning?

    <p>Defining organizational purpose and core values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of strategy implementation?

    <p>To perform the required activities to actualize a strategy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential challenge to the dominant conception of the strategy process?

    <p>Failure to incorporate stakeholder feedback in strategy formulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key activity is NOT part of the strategy formulation process?

    <p>Formal project reviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CRAFTING STRATEGY PROCESSES

    • Introduction discusses key aspects of strategy processes including observation, reflection, and previews of future themes.
    • Tesla's three-step strategy towards sustainable mobility involves building high-cost cars to fund progressively lower-cost, higher-volume vehicles.
    • Tesla's product portfolio reflects this strategy, starting from premium models like the Roadster and Model S to more affordable options like the Model 3 and Model Y.
    • The accessibility of electric vehicles is on the rise for mass markets due to Tesla's strategic planning and innovation.
    • Tesla's share price surged by approximately 14,700% from 2010 to 2020, showcasing significant market value growth.

    Strategy Concept II: Strategy Evolution

    • Strategy research aims to explain performance disparities, evaluate strategic moves, and understand strategic behavior.
    • Three main objectives of strategy research include explaining superior performance, assessing strategic moves' impacts, and understanding decision-making processes that drive strategic change.
    • The purpose of organizations should clearly outline how they want to be perceived and establish strategic objectives relating to market leadership and social contribution.
    • Long-term strategic objectives include measurable, realistic, challenging goals set over a 5-year timeline.
    • Each strategy process step has a specific focus, including mission analysis, strategic objectives formulation, strategic analysis, strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.

    Key Steps in Strategy Process

    • Mission & Vision: Define organizational purpose and overarching guidelines, with an extensive timeframe of more than 10 years.
    • Strategic Objectives: Set precise goals that will guide the long-term strategy, typically targeting a 3-5 year horizon.
    • Strategic Analysis: Conduct ongoing analyses to understand external and internal factors affecting the strategy.
    • Strategy Formulation: Determine the organization's competitive landscape through alternative generation and selection, with ongoing adjustments.
    • Strategy Implementation: Execute chosen strategies through resource allocation and continuous monitoring.
    • Strategy Evaluation: Review if strategic objectives are met, with ongoing project evaluations and lessons learned for future strategies.

    Frameworks of Strategy Process

    • The design school conceptualizes strategy as an analytical process focused on achieving a fit between environmental requirements and internal capabilities.
    • Key characteristics include external and internal appraisals to identify threats, opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses.
    • Strategy-making is viewed as a systematic approach influenced by environmental stability and senior management focus, positioning strategists as architects of strategy.

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    Explore the key aspects of crafting strategy processes, focusing on Tesla's innovative approach to sustainable mobility. This quiz examines Tesla's strategic planning, product portfolio evolution, and the implications of strategic research in understanding performance disparities. Test your knowledge on how strategy shapes business success.

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