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What is a key characteristic of the strategic planning phase?
What approach should be taken in the strategic management phase?
In the context of strategic management, the gathering of information must include:
Why can the first two phases of strategic management be problematic?
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What is a benefit of decentralization in the strategic management phase?
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What is the main purpose of strategic management?
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Which stage of strategic management involves the development of long-term goals?
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In which stage are strategic plans put into action and aligned with business procedures?
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What is assessed during the Strategy Evaluation and Control stage?
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What key aspect is essential for successful strategy formulation?
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What is the primary focus during the short-term financial planning phase?
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How long is the planning period extended in the medium-term planning phase?
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What type of information is primarily used in the short-term financial planning phase?
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What is NOT a characteristic of the medium-term planning phase?
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Which phase involves top-level managers requiring different departments to prepare targets?
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Study Notes
Evolutionary Phases of Strategic Management
- Short-term financial planning focuses on a one-year period, with top management requiring departments to create budgets and targets based on internal information.
- Medium-term planning expands the planning period to five years, still relying on internal information for projections.
- Strategic planning addresses shortcomings in the first two phases by assigning planning to selected staff to create a company-wide strategic plan.
- Strategic management involves decentralized planning with broad input from various management levels, units, and departments. It considers both internal and external information for strategy formulation.
Strategic Management
- Strategic management is a continuous process of defining a company's long-term direction.
- It involves evaluating both internal and external forces to gain a competitive advantage.
Stages of Strategic Management
- Strategy Formulation: This involves setting long-term goals and objectives, based on analysis of the company's environment.
- Strategy Implementation: Putting strategic plans into action by aligning them with business programs, procedures, and budgets.
- Strategy Evaluation and Control: Monitoring and evaluating the company's performance, taking corrective action as necessary.
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Explore the various evolutionary phases of strategic management, from short-term financial planning to decentralized strategic management. Understand how these phases contribute to a company's long-term direction and competitive advantage through evaluating internal and external forces.
