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What is the primary focus of a strategic mission?
Old economies of scale and intensive advertising are still the most effective methods for competing in business today.
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What is strategic management primarily focused on?
Name one key requirement for managers to succeed in a hyper-competitive market.
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Strategic competitiveness only considers external factors in the corporate environment.
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The new economic hub of the Asian region is ________.
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What are the two different strategies related to competitive advantage?
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The ability to adapt to changes in the market environment is known as __________.
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Match the following countries with their economic status:
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What does 'perpetual innovation' refer to in a business context?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Forward planning is unimportant in the new business landscape.
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Which of the following best describes the Resource Based Model?
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What is a hyper-competitive market characterized by?
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Strategic management challenges only affect large corporations.
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What is the main purpose of the strategic process?
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Study Notes
Strategic Management Overview
- Dynamic process involving commitment to decisions and actions aimed at enhancing corporate profitability and growth.
- Strategic competitiveness results from thorough internal and external analysis of corporate environments for strategic formulation.
Strategic Process
- Adjusts to changing market environments and competitive structures by utilizing material and production resources effectively.
- Competitive advantage divided into two strategies:
- Industry-Based Model: Analyzes the competitive advantages derived from the prevailing industry, focusing on profitable business activities.
- Resource-Based Model: Assesses internal resources and capabilities, crucial for developing competitive advantage and adapting to technological advancements.
Strategic Management Challenges
- Significant challenges faced by corporations and small firms in the global economy, necessitating innovation for survival.
- Strategy is an integrated management challenge requiring top executives to formulate policies and programs guiding the company towards its objectives.
- Involves coordinated actions designed to exploit core competencies evolved over time.
Strategic Adaptation
- Scanning current business scenarios and adjusting operational programs accordingly.
Strategic Vision
- Leverages firm resources and core competencies to achieve competitive goals.
- Motivates manpower to maintain high standards and outcompete rivals through belief in product quality and firm capabilities.
Strategic Mission
- Defines the firm's operational direction in producing and marketing products and services.
- Offers a broad description of offerings to various stakeholders based on the firm’s strengths.
Impact of Effective Mission and Vision
- Properly implemented missions and visions, accompanied by strategic actions, result in measurable performance improvements such as increased sales and market share.
Business Landscape in the New Century
- Shift in mindset required to address escalating competition; reliance on economies of scale and intense advertising is declining.
- Managers must demonstrate flexibility and foresight, critically analyzing future developments over a 5 to 10-year horizon.
- Emphasizes the importance of proactive planning to adapt to evolving market landscapes.
Hyper-Competitive Market
- Characterized by aggressive challenges among companies striving to enhance performance due to rapid technological changes.
Global Economic Scenario
- Reflects a borderless flow of goods, services, and ideas, largely unimpeded by artificial constraints.
- Economic growth in Southeast Asian nations like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
- China emerging as a new economic hub due to its shift to a capitalist-socialist economy, encouraging new investments.
Trends Altering Competition
- Increased Rate of Technological Change: Rapid advancements over the last decade necessitate perpetual innovation for competitive relevance.
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of strategic management, emphasizing the dynamic processes that enhance corporate profitability and growth. It covers key strategies such as industry-based and resource-based models, along with the challenges faced by firms in a competitive global economy.
