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Define strategy formulation according to Camillus.
The development of long-range plans for the effective management of environmental opportunities and threats, in light of corporate strengths and weaknesses.
According to Philip Kotler, what is strategy formulation about?
Finding the best fit between the company’s capabilities and its opportunities in the environment.
What does strategy formulation involve according to Pearce and Robinson?
Developing a vision and mission, identifying external opportunities and threats, determining internal strengths and weaknesses, establishing long-term objectives, generating alternative strategies, and choosing particular strategies to pursue.
How many levels of strategy are there?
Three levels.
What does corporate level strategy deal with?
Strategic decision making at the highest level, firm objectives, resource allocation, and coordination of strategies among SBUs.
Who is primarily involved in making corporate level strategy decisions?
Top management like the board of directors and the Chief Executive Officer.
What is the nature of strategic decisions at the corporate level?
Value-oriented, conceptual, and less concrete than decisions at the business or functional level.
What does business-level strategy focus on?
Actions taken to compete effectively in a specific industry or market segment.
How does diversification relate to corporate-level strategy?
Diversification involves expanding into new markets or products and is a key consideration in corporate-level strategy.
Explain the role of an SBU in corporate-level strategy.
Strategic Business Units (SBUs) are unique business entities that operate independently and contribute to the overall corporate strategy.
Test your knowledge on different types and levels of business strategies, including acquisition decisions, diversification, and structural redesigning. Explore the concept of Business-Level Strategy, particularly in organizations with multiple strategic business units (SBUs) serving different product/market segments.
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