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Strategic Management

Strategic management is a comprehensive approach to formulating and implementing strategies that align an organization's resources and capabilities with its external environment to achieve long-term objectives. It involves the analysis, decision-making, and actions an organization undertakes to create and sustain competitive advantages.

Overview[edit]

Strategic management encompasses several key processes, including strategic analysis, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation. These processes are iterative and often occur simultaneously, requiring continuous assessment and adaptation.

Strategic Analysis[edit]

Strategic analysis involves assessing both the internal and external environments of an organization. This includes evaluating the organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, commonly known as a SWOT analysis.

Internal Analysis[edit]

Internal analysis focuses on identifying the organization's resources, capabilities, and core competencies. Tools such as the Value Chain Analysis and Resource-Based View (RBV) are often used to assess internal factors.

External Analysis[edit]

External analysis examines the industry environment and broader macro-environmental factors. Frameworks like Porter's Five Forces and PESTEL analysis help in understanding the competitive landscape and external influences.

Strategy Formulation[edit]

Strategy formulation involves developing long-term plans to achieve organizational goals. This process includes setting objectives, determining the scope of operations, and selecting strategic options.

Corporate Strategy[edit]

Corporate strategy defines the overall direction of the organization and its approach to growth and diversification. The BCG Matrix is a tool used to evaluate the strategic position of a company's portfolio of businesses.

Business Strategy[edit]

Business strategy focuses on how to compete successfully in particular markets. It involves decisions about product differentiation, cost leadership, and market focus.

Strategy Implementation[edit]

Strategy implementation is the process of putting formulated strategies into action. This involves aligning organizational structure, culture, and resources with strategic objectives.

Organizational Structure[edit]

An effective organizational structure supports strategy implementation by facilitating communication and coordination. Structures can be functional, divisional, or matrix-based, depending on the strategy.

Change Management[edit]

Implementing strategy often requires organizational change. Effective change management practices are crucial to overcoming resistance and ensuring successful implementation.

Strategy Evaluation[edit]

Strategy evaluation involves monitoring performance and making necessary adjustments. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and balanced scorecards are tools used to assess strategic outcomes.

Strategic Management Tools[edit]

Several tools and frameworks assist in strategic management, including:

Strategic Management Frameworks[edit]

Strategic management frameworks provide structured approaches to strategy development and execution. Common frameworks include:

Also see[edit]

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-[[File:Strategic management tools.png|thumb]] [[File:Strategic Management Framework.png|thumb]] [[File:SWOT en.svg|thumb]] [[File:Experience curve.gif|thumb]] Strategic Management
+Strategic Management
-Strategic management is a comprehensive and ongoing management process aimed at formulating and implementing effective strategies to achieve organizational goals and objectives. It involves the analysis of internal and external environments, the formulation of strategies, the implementation of these strategies, and the evaluation of their effectiveness.
+Strategic management is a comprehensive approach to formulating and implementing strategies that align an organization's resources and capabilities with its external environment to achieve long-term objectives. It involves the analysis, decision-making, and actions an organization undertakes to create and sustain competitive advantages.
-==Overview==
+== Overview ==
-Strategic management is essential for organizations to navigate complex and dynamic environments. It provides a framework for aligning resources and capabilities with the external opportunities and threats. The process is typically divided into several key stages:
+Strategic management encompasses several key processes, including strategic analysis, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and strategy evaluation. These processes are iterative and often occur simultaneously, requiring continuous assessment and adaptation.
-===1. Environmental Scanning===
+== Strategic Analysis ==
-Environmental scanning involves the systematic collection and analysis of information about the internal and external environments of an organization. This includes:
+Strategic analysis involves assessing both the internal and external environments of an organization. This includes evaluating the organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, commonly known as a [[SWOT analysis]].
-* '''Internal Analysis''': Assessing the organization's resources, capabilities, and core competencies.
+[[File:SWOT_en.svg|thumb|A typical SWOT analysis framework.]]
-* '''External Analysis''': Examining the industry environment, including competitors, market trends, and regulatory factors.
-===2. Strategy Formulation===
+=== Internal Analysis ===
-Strategy formulation is the process of deciding the best course of action for achieving organizational objectives. It involves:
+Internal analysis focuses on identifying the organization's resources, capabilities, and core competencies. Tools such as the [[Value Chain Analysis]] and [[Resource-Based View]] (RBV) are often used to assess internal factors.
-* '''Setting Objectives''': Defining clear, measurable, and achievable goals.
+=== External Analysis ===
-* '''Developing Strategies''': Creating plans to leverage strengths and opportunities while mitigating weaknesses and threats.
+External analysis examines the industry environment and broader macro-environmental factors. Frameworks like [[Porter's Five Forces]] and [[PESTEL analysis]] help in understanding the competitive landscape and external influences.
-===3. Strategy Implementation===
+== Strategy Formulation ==
-Strategy implementation involves putting the formulated strategies into action. This requires:
+Strategy formulation involves developing long-term plans to achieve organizational goals. This process includes setting objectives, determining the scope of operations, and selecting strategic options.
-* '''Resource Allocation''': Distributing resources effectively to support strategic initiatives.
+=== Corporate Strategy ===
-* '''Organizational Change''': Adjusting organizational structures and processes to facilitate strategy execution.
+Corporate strategy defines the overall direction of the organization and its approach to growth and diversification. The [[BCG Matrix]] is a tool used to evaluate the strategic position of a company's portfolio of businesses.
-===4. Strategy Evaluation===
+[[File:Folio_Plot_BCG_Matrix_Example.png|thumb|An example of a BCG Matrix.]]
-Strategy evaluation is the final stage, where the effectiveness of the strategy is assessed. This includes:
-* '''Performance Measurement''': Using key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress.
+=== Business Strategy ===
-* '''Feedback and Control''': Making necessary adjustments based on performance data.
+Business strategy focuses on how to compete successfully in particular markets. It involves decisions about product differentiation, cost leadership, and market focus.
-==Key Concepts==
+== Strategy Implementation ==
+Strategy implementation is the process of putting formulated strategies into action. This involves aligning organizational structure, culture, and resources with strategic objectives.
-===SWOT Analysis===
+=== Organizational Structure ===
-SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to identify the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats related to a business or project. It helps in understanding the internal and external factors that can impact strategic decisions.
+An effective organizational structure supports strategy implementation by facilitating communication and coordination. Structures can be functional, divisional, or matrix-based, depending on the strategy.
-===Porter's Five Forces===
+=== Change Management ===
-Porter's Five Forces is a framework for analyzing the competitive forces within an industry. It includes:
+Implementing strategy often requires organizational change. Effective change management practices are crucial to overcoming resistance and ensuring successful implementation.
-* '''Threat of New Entrants'''
+== Strategy Evaluation ==
-* '''Bargaining Power of Suppliers'''
+Strategy evaluation involves monitoring performance and making necessary adjustments. Key performance indicators (KPIs) and balanced scorecards are tools used to assess strategic outcomes.
-* '''Bargaining Power of Buyers'''
-* '''Threat of Substitute Products or Services'''
-* '''Industry Rivalry'''
-===Balanced Scorecard===
+== Strategic Management Tools ==
-The balanced scorecard is a strategic management tool that provides a comprehensive view of an organization's performance by measuring financial and non-financial metrics across four perspectives: financial, customer, internal processes, and learning and growth.
+Several tools and frameworks assist in strategic management, including:
-==Importance of Strategic Management==
+* [[SWOT analysis]]
-Strategic management is crucial for:
+* [[BCG Matrix]]
+* [[Porter's Five Forces]]
+* [[PESTEL analysis]]
+* [[Balanced Scorecard]]
-* '''Long-term Success''': Ensuring the organization remains competitive and sustainable over time.
+[[File:Strategic_management_tools.png|thumb|Various strategic management tools.]]
-* '''Adaptability''': Enabling organizations to respond effectively to changes in the external environment.
-* '''Resource Optimization''': Ensuring resources are used efficiently to achieve strategic goals.
-==Challenges in Strategic Management==
+== Strategic Management Frameworks ==
-Some common challenges include:
+Strategic management frameworks provide structured approaches to strategy development and execution. Common frameworks include:
-* '''Rapid Technological Changes''': Keeping up with technological advancements that can disrupt industries.
+* [[Ansoff Matrix]]
-* '''Globalization''': Managing the complexities of operating in a global market.
+* [[McKinsey 7S Framework]]
-* '''Organizational Resistance''': Overcoming resistance to change within the organization.
+* [[Blue Ocean Strategy]]
-==Also see==
+[[File:Strategic_Management_Framework.png|thumb|A strategic management framework.]]
+== Also see ==
 * [[Business Strategy]]
-* [[Corporate Governance]]
+* [[Corporate Strategy]]
-* [[Organizational Behavior]]
+* [[Competitive Advantage]]
-* [[Change Management]]
+* [[Organizational Change]]
+* [[Leadership in Organizations]]
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-[[Category:Business Management]]
+[[Category:Strategic Management]]
-[[Category:Strategic Planning]]