ROLE OF CEO
Development of strategies
o Whole org.
o Individual business
Allocation of resources
Vision, Mission, Goal
What business it should be in
Leadership
Guardian for shareholder
MEANING OF SM
The art and science of formulating, implementing and evaluating cross- functional decisions
that enables an org. To achieve its objectives
LIMITATIONS OF SM
Costly
Time consuming
Enviroment is highly complex & turbulent
Competitive scenario- diff. to estimate competitive responses
PROACTIVE+REACTIVE
Planned Strategy Adaptive Strategy
Proper planning and set procedures Unanticipated enviroment
Work in predetermined manner Change in enviroment
MEANING OF OBJECTIVES
Objectives are organisation performance targets, the results and outcomes it want to
achieve.
CHARACTERISTICS OF OBJECTIVES
S – Specific
M – Measurable
A – Achievable
R – Realistic / Result-oriented
T – Time-bound
Controllable
Challenging
Correlate with each other
VISION & MISSION
Basis Vision Mission
Meaning Vision is the future desired state Mission is the present purpose of the
of the organization – “What the organization – “Why the organization
organization aspires to become.” exists and what it does.”
Time Horizon Long-term (future-oriented) Medium to long-term (current + near
future)
Focus Focuses on what the Focuses on how the organization will
organization wants to achieve achieve its vision.
ultimately.
Nature Abstract, inspirational, guiding. Concrete, practical, action-oriented.
Purpose Provides a dream, direction, and Defines the scope of business,
inspiration for stakeholders. operations, customers, and approach.
Question “What do we want to become?” “What is our business and why do we
Answered exist?”
Formulation Usually short, crisp, motivational More detailed, defines key products,
(a statement of aspiration). markets, and activities.
Example (ICAI Vision: “To be the most trusted Mission: “To design, manufacture,
type) global furniture brand by 2035.” and deliver affordable, high-quality
furniture that enhances customer
lifestyles.”
ICAI Exam Helps in strategic planning by Provides a roadmap for day-to-day
Usage setting the long-term destination. activities to achieve the vision.
BENEFITS OF SM
2DFCEP
Direction to the company
Proactive instead of reactive
Framework for all major decisions
Futuristic
Corporate Defense Mechanism
Enhance Longevity
Developing Core Competence and Competitive Advantage
MEANING OF STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING