Pursuing
Success
The Strategic Dimension
hat is Strategy?
Plan, Pattern, Position and
Perspectives
- Mintzberg
Common thread between a firm·s
present and future markets which can
spell out where the firm is heading
- Andrews
Direction and scope of an
organization for a long term
- P.A.T.
aow to make a good
strategy?
Strategy should contain:
Goals and Objectives to be achieved
Key policies that shall guide actions
Action programs
Select number of concepts
Should withstand unforeseeable
forces
aierarchy of related and mutually
supporting strategies
aow to make a good
strategy?
Flexibility and maneuverability
Championed by committed leadership
Speed, secrecy and intelligence
Protect resource base and key
operating points from attack by
competitors
Models of Strategy
Entrepreneurial Adaptive Planning
Strategic Management
Process
SOT Analysis
¶aAT· & ¶a · to do in a particular
context.
Setting ¶TIME·, ¶MARKET SaARE· &
¶COST·.
Formulation of strategy policies.
Implementation of policies.
Continuous monitoring & feedback.
Further changes & improvement.
Macro Environment
Political and Legal
Economic
Technical
Socio-- cultural
Socio
Micro Environment( as per
Porter ·s model)
Supplier power
Buyer Power
Entrants threat
Substitute threat
Rivalry among existing operators
Competition Analysis
Objectives
Resource base
Access to certain strategic assets
Track record
Current strategic initiatives
Segmentation
Trade off b/w top-
top - line and bottom-
bottom - line
Core-- competency
Core
Forecasting Industry Trends and Turning
Points
ANAL SIS OF INTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSING
STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES
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Set of activities of a firm can be divided into two categories:
categories :
Primary Activities: logistics, operations, marketing, sales and
services
Support Activities: Infrastructure, Technological development,
aRM and procurement
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STATEMENTS ON
STRATEGIC
IMPERATIVES
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Strategic Management
Process
Important to set up the company's
mission, goals and procedures
O ffers direction and guidance to the
employees
Sets up measurable goals and time
lines
Designates duties of all personnel
Strategic Initiatives
Development & Maintenance of
competitive advantages
Examining & redefining the scope of
operations
Formulating policies & designing
administrative structure
Strategic Management considers-
considers-
1. Repositioning the business portfolio
2. Upgrading competitive advantages
3. Restructuring & revitalizing organization
Key Concepts Guiding Strategy
Development
´The Theory of Businessµ ² by Peter Drucker
Competitive Advantage
- Cost, Quality, Customer Service, etc
- Changes over time
Strategic Intent
- Ambition that is out of line with current resources
- Create layers of Advantages, Build position in
competitors' week areas
Key Concepts Guiding Strategy
Development
Core Competencies
- Long term, Enhanced through application & sharing
Final Statement
Strategic Management is a fundamental necessity for both survival and
growth of an organization.