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What primarily shapes a company's mission, according to the provided content?
What primarily shapes a company's mission, according to the provided content?
- The current CEO's personal vision and goals.
- Historical performance, available resources, and distinctive core competencies. (correct)
- Future market predictions and forecasting.
- Competitor analysis and mimicking their strategies.
Which 'scope' refers to the channel levels a company engages in, from raw materials to final distribution?
Which 'scope' refers to the channel levels a company engages in, from raw materials to final distribution?
- Geographic scope
- Vertical scope (correct)
- Product and application scope
- Industry scope
What is a key characteristic of a Strategic Business Unit (SBU)?
What is a key characteristic of a Strategic Business Unit (SBU)?
- It operates without regard to profit performance.
- It is entirely dependent on other SBUs within the company for strategic planning.
- It can be planned separately from the rest of the company. (correct)
- It shares the same competencies with all other units within the company.
In the BCG matrix, what does a 'Cash Cow' represent?
In the BCG matrix, what does a 'Cash Cow' represent?
What does horizontal integration involve?
What does horizontal integration involve?
Which component of business strategy planning involves assessing internal strengths and weaknesses?
Which component of business strategy planning involves assessing internal strengths and weaknesses?
In the context of goal formulation, what does it mean for goals to be 'quantitative'?
In the context of goal formulation, what does it mean for goals to be 'quantitative'?
According to the content, what are 'strategies' in the context of business strategy planning?
According to the content, what are 'strategies' in the context of business strategy planning?
Consider a scenario where a hotel chain decides to purchase a large area of farmland to supply its restaurants with fresh produce. Which type of integrative growth strategy does this BEST represent?
Consider a scenario where a hotel chain decides to purchase a large area of farmland to supply its restaurants with fresh produce. Which type of integrative growth strategy does this BEST represent?
A small, luxury tour operator identifies a niche market of high-net-worth individuals seeking exclusive, environmentally sustainable travel experiences. Which of the three generic strategies outlined in the text is the company MOST likely pursuing, and WHY?
A small, luxury tour operator identifies a niche market of high-net-worth individuals seeking exclusive, environmentally sustainable travel experiences. Which of the three generic strategies outlined in the text is the company MOST likely pursuing, and WHY?
What is the primary focus of market-oriented strategic planning?
What is the primary focus of market-oriented strategic planning?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core element of a high-performance business?
Which of the following is NOT considered a core element of a high-performance business?
In strategic planning, how should companies manage their various business units?
In strategic planning, how should companies manage their various business units?
Which aspect of strategic planning involves putting plans into action?
Which aspect of strategic planning involves putting plans into action?
Why is assessing future profit potential important in strategic planning?
Why is assessing future profit potential important in strategic planning?
Which of the following BEST describes the role of stakeholders in a high-performance business?
Which of the following BEST describes the role of stakeholders in a high-performance business?
A company that focuses solely on maximizing shareholder value without considering the needs of employees or the community is MOST likely neglecting which aspect of a high-performance business?
A company that focuses solely on maximizing shareholder value without considering the needs of employees or the community is MOST likely neglecting which aspect of a high-performance business?
Imagine a scenario where a company's internal processes are highly efficient, resources are plentiful, and organizational structure is optimal. However, the company consistently fails to adapt to changing customer preferences. Which element of market-oriented strategic planning is MOST deficient?
Imagine a scenario where a company's internal processes are highly efficient, resources are plentiful, and organizational structure is optimal. However, the company consistently fails to adapt to changing customer preferences. Which element of market-oriented strategic planning is MOST deficient?
A company possesses innovative technology (a key resource) and a streamlined production process. However, it consistently loses market share to competitors who are better at anticipating and meeting evolving customer needs. Which aspect of strategic planning is most critically lacking?
A company possesses innovative technology (a key resource) and a streamlined production process. However, it consistently loses market share to competitors who are better at anticipating and meeting evolving customer needs. Which aspect of strategic planning is most critically lacking?
Consider two companies: Company A, which meticulously analyzes market trends but lacks the organizational flexibility to quickly implement changes, and Company B, which is highly adaptable but lacks a rigorous analytical framework. Assuming both operate in a rapidly evolving market, which statement BEST encapsulates their vulnerabilities?
Consider two companies: Company A, which meticulously analyzes market trends but lacks the organizational flexibility to quickly implement changes, and Company B, which is highly adaptable but lacks a rigorous analytical framework. Assuming both operate in a rapidly evolving market, which statement BEST encapsulates their vulnerabilities?
Flashcards
Market-Oriented Strategic Planning
Market-Oriented Strategic Planning
The managerial process of creating and maintaining a fit between an organization's goals, skills, and resources and its evolving market opportunities.
Business as an Investment Portfolio
Business as an Investment Portfolio
Managing a company's various businesses as a collection of investments.
Assessing Future Profit Potential
Assessing Future Profit Potential
Evaluating how profitable different business ventures will be in the future.
Developing Business Strategy
Developing Business Strategy
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Stakeholders
Stakeholders
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Processes
Processes
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Resources
Resources
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Organization
Organization
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Analysis, Planning, Implementation, and Control
Analysis, Planning, Implementation, and Control
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Stakeholder Relationships
Stakeholder Relationships
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Corporate Strategic Planning
Corporate Strategic Planning
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Corporate Mission
Corporate Mission
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Industry Scope
Industry Scope
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Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
Strategic Business Unit (SBU)
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BCG Growth-Share Matrix
BCG Growth-Share Matrix
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Concentric Diversification
Concentric Diversification
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Backward Integration
Backward Integration
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SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
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Quantitatively Stated Goals
Quantitatively Stated Goals
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Strategic Alliances
Strategic Alliances
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Study Notes
- Managerial process involves developing and maintaining a balance between the organization's objectives, skills, resources, and the changing market.
- Strategic planning consists of managing businesses like an investment portfolio, assessing future profit potential, and developing the strategy itself.
Nature of High-Performance Business
- A high-performance business considers stakeholders (customers, employees, investors, etc.).
- A high performance business considers processes, resources, and organization.
Analysis, Planning, Implementation, and Control
- Analysis is followed by planning, implementation, and control.
- Planning involves developing strategic and marketing plans.
- Implementation means carrying out the plans.
- Control includes measuring results, evaluating them, and taking corrective action.
Defining the Corporate Mission
- Mission is shaped by the company's history.
- Available resources influence what's possible.
- Should be based on distinctive competencies.
Competitive Scopes
- Industry scope involves the range of industries a company considers.
- Product scope involves the range of products and applications in which the company will participate.
- Competencies scope involves the range of technological and other core competencies the company will master.
- Market-segment scope involves the type of market or customers the company will serve.
- Vertical scope involves the number of channel levels from raw materials to final product and distribution.
- Geographic scope involves the range of regions, countries, or country groups where the corporation will operate.
Strategic Business Units
- A SBU can be planned separately from the rest of the company.
- Each SBU has its own set of competencies.
- Each has a manager responsible for strategic planning and profit performance.
Assigning Resources
- Analytical tools, like the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) model, are used to classify businesses by profit potential.
- The BCG Growth-Share Matrix classifies businesses as stars, question marks, cash cows, or dogs based on market growth rate and relative market share.
Growth Strategies
- Market penetration involves existing markets and existing products.
- Market development involves new markets and existing products.
- Product development involves existing markets and new products.
- Diversification involves new markets and new products.
Diversification Growth
- Concentric diversification strategy involves related industries.
- Horizontal diversification strategy involves offering new unrelated products to current customers
- Conglomerate diversification strategy involves unrelated industries.
Integrative Growth
- Backward integration is acquiring a supplier.
- Forward integration is acquiring a distributor.
- Horizontal integration is acquiring a competitor.
Business Strategy Planning
- SWOT Analysis examines Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
- An internal environment analysis focuses on strengths and weaknesses.
- An external environmental analysis focuses on opportunities and threats.
- Goal formulation involves arranging goals from most to least important, stating them quantitatively, and ensuring they are measurable, realistic, and consistent.
- Strategy formulation involves defining the paths to achieve goals and using the 3 generic types: overall cost leadership, differentiation, and focus.
- Strategic Alliances involve cooperative agreements between organizations to benefit from each other's strengths.
- Program formulation involves creating programs that support the chosen strategy.
- Implementation involves the necessary resources and employee buy-in.
- Feedback and control involve tracking results and monitoring new developments.
Challenges in Hotel Industry
- Major chains often don't own the properties they manage.
- Hotel-resort owners often lack interest or knowledge of their property (ego-capital concept).
- Professional managers might lack training in strategic planning.
- Global strategic alliances may further complicate planning.
Best Practices
- Howard Schultz brought the European coffee experience to America via Starbucks
- The focus should be on growth, new products, and new retail channels.
- Other examples of best practice for strategic planning include; The Inn on Biltmore Estates, Tricon Global Restaurants (Yum Brands), Jack in the Box, The Las Vegas Hilton, Hyatt Hotels and Boston Greater Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Explore the managerial process, strategic planning, and elements of a high-performance business. Learn about stakeholder consideration, resource management, and the sequence of analysis, planning, implementation, and control in achieving business objectives.
