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Who is primarily responsible for creating strategic plans within an organization?

  • Consultants
  • Middle Management
  • Upper Management (correct)
  • All Employees

Strategic management solely focuses on day-to-day operations of an organization.

False (B)

What do opportunities represent in an external analysis?

  • Neutral trends
  • Trends without impact
  • Positive trends (correct)
  • Negative trends

What term describes the method a company uses to achieve profitability?

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Internal analysis focuses solely on external environmental factors.

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The six-step process of strategic management includes ________, implementation, and evaluation.

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What is the purpose of external analysis in strategic management?

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A _______ strategy entails plans for the overall organization’s strategic direction.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a mission statement?

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Strategies primarily focus on how to satisfy customers and achieve organizational goals.

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Which strategy is primarily implemented by lower management?

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Name one reason why strategic management is important for an organization.

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Match the following types of strategies to their descriptions:

<p>Corporate Strategy = Implemented by top management Business Competitive Strategy = Implemented by middle management Functional Strategy = Implemented by lower management Strategic Analysis = Assesses external and internal factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of a business model with their descriptions:

<p>Customer value = Appreciation of what the company provides Profitability = Ability to generate profit from activities Concern for public image = Responsiveness to societal and environmental issues Self-concept = Major competitive advantages and core competencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Core competencies are skills and abilities necessary for organizational work activities.

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What is analyzed to understand an organization's external environment?

<p>Economic, demographic, political/legal, and sociocultural trends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of growth strategy?

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Horizontal integration involves acquiring suppliers to improve the value chain.

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What is the primary purpose of a renewal strategy?

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In the BCG Matrix, a business unit with a high market share in a high-growth market is termed a __________.

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Match the following types of corporate strategies with their descriptions:

<p>Retrenchment = A short-term strategy for minor performance issues Turnaround = A drastic strategy for serious performance problems Related Diversification = Expanding into industries related to core business Unrelated Diversification = Expanding into industries unrelated to core business</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of a stability strategy?

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Cash cows generate high returns in high-growth markets.

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What should a company consider doing with 'dogs' in the BCG Matrix?

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What does cost leadership in competitive strategy primarily focus on?

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Innovation strategies only require a focus on new products.

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What is the primary benefit of being a first mover in a market?

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One of the competitive advantages achieved by improving quality consistently is __________.

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Match the following types of competitive strategies with their definitions:

<p>Cost Leadership = Focusing on efficiency to minimize costs Differentiation = Offering unique products or services Focus = Targeting a specific market niche Functional Strategies = Supporting competitive strategy through departmental operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can challenge competitive advantage?

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Strategic flexibility involves recognizing and adapting to changes in the external environment.

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What is one typical approach used by organizations to achieve competitive advantage through customer service?

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Flashcards

Strategic Planning

Long-term plans that define an organization's overall ambitions, goals, and how they will achieve them.

Business Model

The methods a company uses to achieve profitability, including customer value creation and revenue generation.

Vision Statement

A company's vision for the future, outlining its ambitious goals and aspirations.

Mission Statement

A concise statement that defines the organization's reason for existence, its purpose, and its target audience.

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Strategies

Plans for how an organization will compete in the market, attract customers, and achieve its goals.

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Strategic Management

The process of managing an organization's strategies, from development to implementation and evaluation.

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Adaptability in Strategic Management

The ability of an organization to handle constantly changing situations and adapt its strategies to stay competitive.

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Strategic Management Process

A six-step process that includes identifying the mission, setting goals, formulating strategies, implementing plans, and evaluating performance.

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SWOT Analysis

The process of analyzing an organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to inform strategic decision-making.

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Opportunities

Positive external trends that organizations can leverage to achieve success.

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Threats

Negative external trends posing risks and potential challenges to an organization.

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Resources

Valuable assets within a company used to develop, manufacture, and deliver products/services.

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Capabilities

Skills and abilities needed for operational tasks and achieving organizational goals.

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Core Competencies

Key skills and abilities driving a company's competitiveness and success.

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Competitive Strategy

Strategic plans focused on how a company will compete within its chosen market.

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Functional Strategy

Strategic plans created by departments to support the overall company's competitive strategy.

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Growth Strategy

A business strategy focusing on expanding existing business activities to achieve market growth.

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Concentration Strategy

A growth strategy where a company focuses on its primary business line, aiming for deeper penetration in its core market.

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Integration Strategy

A growth strategy involving acquiring suppliers or distributors to control the value chain.

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Horizontal Integration

A growth strategy where a company acquires its competitors within the same industry.

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Stability Strategy

A strategy where a company maintains its current level of business activity, focusing on sustaining operations.

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Renewal Strategy

A strategy implemented when a company faces performance issues, aiming to reverse declining trends.

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BCG Matrix

A strategic planning tool that categorizes business units based on market share and growth rate.

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Star (BCG Matrix)

A business unit with high market share in a high-growth market, typically requiring significant investment to maintain its position.

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Differentiation strategy

A unique product or service offering that distinguishes a company from competitors and creates value for customers.

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Strategic Flexibility

The ability of an organization to adapt its strategies and operations to changing market conditions and remain competitive. It involves being flexible and responsive to new technologies, customer demands, and economic trends.

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First Mover

Being the first to introduce a new product or process innovation to the market, potentially gaining early market share and competitive advantage.

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Cost Leadership Strategy

A competitive advantage focused on achieving and maintaining the lowest production and distribution costs, enabling companies to offer lower prices to customers.

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E-Business Strategies

Leveraging online platforms, technologies, and digital tools to achieve strategic objectives, improve efficiency, and gain competitive advantage.

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Customer Service Strategies

Implementing strategies that prioritize customer satisfaction, building strong relationships, and ensuring excellent customer experiences.

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Quality Advantage

A competitive advantage that comes from consistently exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality, performance, reliability, and durability of products or services.

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Focus Strategy

Focusing on a specific niche market or customer segment with specialized products and services tailored to their particular needs.

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Study Notes

Strategic Planning

  • Strategic management is a set of decisions and actions leading to short-term organizational performance.
  • Strategic planning encompasses strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Strategic plans are long-term plans that apply to the entire organization. They are comprehensive and define the overall organizational objectives.
  • Strategic plans are developed by top management.
  • They are long to mid-term plans.
  • Strategic management encompasses what managers do to develop organizational strategies.
  • A business model details how a company intends to generate profits from its strategies, processes, and activities.
  • Strategic management is essential for organizational performance due to continually changing situations and complex organizational structures.

Strategic Management Process

  • The strategic management process has six steps, encompassing strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • The first step entails identifying the organization's current mission, goals, and strategies. Defining the vision and mission of the organization. Analyzing customer needs and market positioning.
  • The second step involves conducting an external analysis, examining economic, demographic, political/legal, sociocultural, technological, and global components to identify trends and changes. Managers need to pinpoint opportunities and note threats.
  • The third step involves conducting an internal analysis, studying organizational resources and capabilities. Organizations should identify their resources and skills.
  • The fourth step is formulating appropriate strategies based on SWOT analysis, aiming to exploit strengths and opportunities, mitigate threats, and address weaknesses.
  • The fifth step is implementing strategies, ensuring proper execution.
  • The sixth step is evaluating results. Monitoring performance and taking corrective measures.

Corporate Strategies

  • Corporate strategy determines the businesses a company is in or wants to be in.
  • Types of corporate strategies include growth (by expansion), stability (maintaining current operations), and renewal (addressing declining performance).
  • Growth strategies can involve concentrating on the current business, integrating (acquiring other businesses in related or unrelated fields), and diversifying (exploring new businesses).
  • Stability strategies focus on maintaining the current status quo and market share.
  • Renewal strategies aim to reverse declining performance through retrenchment (short-term solutions) or a turnaround (more significant changes).

Competitive Strategies

  • Competitive strategy outlines how an organization will compete in its business.
  • Types of competitive strategies include cost leadership (seeking the lowest costs), differentiation (offering unique products or services), and focus (targeting a specific segment).
  • Cost leadership strategies aim to minimize costs, while differentiation strategies emphasize unique products to create a competitive advantage.
  • Focus strategies involve targeting a specific niche segment.

Strategic Leadership & Flexibility

  • Strategic leadership is the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain flexibility, think strategically, and work with others to initiate changes.
  • Strategic flexibility refers to the adaptability and responsiveness of an organization in recognizing external changes, committing resources effectively, and recognizing strategic miscalculations.

E-Business Strategies

  • E-business strategies improve competitiveness and efficiency.
  • They can lead to cost savings, new revenue streams, and improved customer service.
  • Web-based inventory systems are possible methods to reduce costs.

Innovation Strategies

  • Innovation strategies are integral parts of modern organizations seeking to stay competitive.
  • Organizations adopt various approaches to innovation, encompassing process innovation, product innovation, and new market entry strategies.
  • "First mover advantage" relates to the benefits of introducing a product or service earlier than competitors.

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