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SM Ch07 1
SM Ch07 1
SM Ch07 1
Chapter 7:
Strategy Analysis and
Choice
pursue
strategies
• Best alternative – achieve
mission & objectives
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Stage 1:
The Input Stage
Stage 2: Stage 3:
The Matching Stage The Decision Stage
Ch 6 -8
Ch 6 -9
Ch 6 -10
SWOT Matrix
SPACE Matrix
Stage 2:
BCG Matrix
The Matching Stage
IE Matrix
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SO Strategies
Strengths
Use a firm’s
Weaknesses
internal strengths
Opportunities
to take advantage
Threats
SO of external
Strategies opportunities
SWOT
Strengths
Improving internal
Weaknesses
weaknesses by
Opportunities
taking advantage
Threats WO of external
Strategies opportunities
SWOT
Defensive tactics
Strengths aimed at reducing
Weaknesses internal
Opportunities weaknesses &
Threats avoiding
WT
environmental
Strategies
SWOT threats
Threats – T ST WT Strategies
Strategies
Minimize weaknesses
List Threats and avoid threats
Use strengths to
avoid threats
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SPACE Factors
Internal Strategic
External Strategic Position
Position
Financial Strength (FS) Environmental Stability (ES)
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3. Compute an average score for each FS, CA, ES, and IS.
4. Plot the average score on the appropriate axis.
5. Add the two scores on the x-axis and plot the point. Add the
two scores on the y-axis and plot the point. Plot the
intersection of the new xy point.
6. Draw a directional vector from the origin through the new
intersection point.
• Focus on market-share
position & industry growth
rate
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BCG Matrix
Stars: Question Mark:
• High relative market share and high growth rate • Low relative market share, competes in high-
- Best long-run opportunities for growth & profitability growth industry
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Quadrant II Quadrant IV
• Evaluate present approach • Strong competitive position
• How to improve competitiveness • Slow-growth industry
• Rapid market growth requires intensive • Diversification to more promising growth
strategy areas
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Strategy-Formulation Analytical Framework
Quantitative Strategic
Stage 3:
Planning Matrix
The Decision Stage (QSPM)
Organizational Culture
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Governance Issues
Board of Directors Roles & Responsibilities
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