Strategic Management Notes
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Strategic Management
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Introduction to Strategic Management
The Concept
Strategic management is the art and science of planning, implementing, and evaluating cross-functional decisions that enable an organization to achieve its long-term goals. It bridges the gap between where an organization is and where it wants to be.
Key Features
- Long-term orientation
- Future-focused decisions
- Top management involvement
- Continuous & dynamic
Historical Evolution
Budgeting (50s) → Forecasting (60s) → Strategic Planning (70s) → Strategic Management (80s+)
Process & Elements
1. Environmental Scanning: Analyzing Internal (Goals, Culture) & External factors.
2. Strategy Formulation: The ‘Thinking’ stage (Setting objectives).
3. Strategy Implementation: The ‘Action’ stage (Resource allocation).
4. Evaluation & Control: Monitoring performance & corrective actions.
Role of Information
• Supports environmental analysis
• Helps in effective decision making
• Identifies opportunities & threats
• Facilitates strategy implementation
• Reduces uncertainty & risk
• Assists in monitoring performance
Vision & Mission
Vision: Ultimate long-term goal. Mission: Current reason for existence.
Exam FAQ
1. Is Strategic Management a continuous process?
Yes. It is dynamic and requires continuous monitoring, feedback, and corrective actions as the external environment changes.
2. How does strategy help in resource utilization?
It ensures limited capital, labor, and technology are allocated only to high-priority activities that align with long-term goals.
3. What is the role of Top Management?
Top management is responsible for setting the Vision and Mission, allocating major resources, and making final strategic choices.
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