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STRAMA_2_LECTURE_2022(31)
STRAMA_2_LECTURE_2022(31)
2022
VISION
MISSION
GOALS
OBJECTIVES
STRATEGIES
POLICIES
Developing Strategy Vision
Vision – dream created during
waking hours
“THE WHAT”
• What do we want to
create?
• What is the realistic,
credible, attractive
future for our
organization?
• What recognizable
conditions will be in
place several years
from now?
Strategy Vision
• What we want to become
• Articulation of destination
• Better, more successful future
• A word picture of what we stand for
• How we want to work with our clients
• How we want to work with each other
CHANGE
GOAL
PEOPLE
Developing Strategy Mission
“THE WHy”
• Why do we exist?
• Who are our primary clients?
• What are their needs and demands which
we are attempting to fill?
• What are our major products or services?
• What technologies or methods will we
use?
• What are our core competencies?
• What contribution is our organization
making to society?
• What is the core purpose for which we
were created?
Mission Statement
Declaration of attitude and outlook
GENERAL MOTORS:
To provide products and services
of such quality that our customers
will receive superior value, our
employees and business partners
will share in our success and our
stockholders will receive a
sustained, superior return on their
investment.
Mission Statement
Good statement generates the impression that a firm is successful, knows
where it is going, and is worthy of one’s time, support and investment
OPEN-ENDED STATEMENT
• What long-term results do we want to achieve?
• In what critical areas do we want to produce
results?
• What will be the potential results that will move
the organization closer to its vision and mission?
Setting Goals
• Performance targets
relating to long-term
endeavors
• What organization want to
have and become in the
future
• Broad, general statements PROFITABILITY
of what the organization is EFFICIENCY
trying to attain GROWTH
SHAREHOLDER WEALTH
RESOURCE UTILIZATION
EMPLOYEES’
CONTRIBUTION
SOCIETY’S CONTRIBUTION
MARKET LEADERSHIP
Setting Objectives
What is to be accomplished by when, and should
be quantified
END RESULTS OF
PLANNED ACTIVITY
(SMART)
Setting Objectives
NET PROFITS
LOW COSTS
INCREASE IN SALES
DIVIDENDS
ROI
WAGES
TAXES PAID
MARKET SHARE
Crafting Strategies
Comprehensive plan how the
organization will achieve its mission,
goals and objectives
• Means by which long-
“THE HOW” term goals will be
• How do we intend to achieved
• Series or groups of
get there?
activities that are carried
• How are we going to
out by organization
achieve our purpose? members to reach the
• What will be the desired goals
means for producing • General approach or
the long-term results? major course of action for
achieving the purpose of
the organization
Strategy Evaluation
External Internal
Conditions STRATEGY
Conditions
Derivation of Potential Strategies
1. Case background
2. Environment Analysis
A. General Environment List of SWOT
B. Operating Environment Conditions
C. Internal Environment
D. EFE Matrix Internal
Key Strategic External
E. IFE Matrix
Factors/Scores (4O/4T) (4S/4W)
F. Competitive Profile Matrix
G. Assumptions “DERIVE”
3. Problem Statement
4. Alternative Courses of Action
H. TOWS Matrix Potential ACAs
I. Internal-External Matrix (Strategies)
J. Grand Strategy Matrix
K. Summary of Strategies
3 ACAs
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TOWS Matrix
M AT C H I N G O F K E Y I N T E R N A L A N D E X T E R N A L FA C T O R S
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
(S) (W)
OPPORTUNITIES
1.
2.
3.
4. FORMULATE 2-3
“EFE KSF” THREATS
STRATEGIES
1. ONLY
2.
3.
4.
Derivation of Potential Strategies
1. Case background
2. Environment Analysis
A. General Environment List of SWOT
B. Operating Environment Conditions
C. Internal Environment
D. EFE Matrix Internal
Key Strategic External
E. IFE Matrix
Factors/Scores (4O/4T) (4S/4W)
F. Competitive Profile Matrix
G. Assumptions “DERIVE”
3. Problem Statement with evidences
4. Alternative Courses of Action
H. TOWS Matrix Potential ACAs
I. Internal-External Matrix (Strategies)
J. Grand Strategy Matrix
K. Summary of Strategies
3 ACAs
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
1. Strong brand image 1. Too many brands
2. Strict quality control 2. Different level franchisers
3. Strong culture of 3. Lack of global marketing
innovation experience
4. Good corporate image 4. Limited promotion
OPPORTUNITIES SO Strategies: WO Strategies:
1. Growing China economy 1. Expand domestic market 1. Improve product structure
2. Unique brewing processes (S1, S2, O3, O4) to gain more market shares
3. Political stability 2. Introduce new product (W1, O4)
4. Large population for regional market (S1,
S3, O1)
THREATS ST Strategies: WT Strategies:
1. Rising costs of raw 1. Improve products’ cost by 1. Strengthen promotion to
materials combining traditional with absorb and educate excellent
2. Environment/water modern technology (S3, T1) franchisers (W2, T4)
pollution
3. Local protectionism
4. Increased competitors ads
TOWS STRATEGIES
NOT TO BE PRESENTED IN
DETAILS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
1. Strong brand image 1. Too many brands
2. Strict quality control 2. Different level franchisers
3. Strong culture of 3. Lack of global marketing
innovation experience
4. Good corporate image 4. Limited promotion
OPPORTUNITIES
1. Growing China economy MARKET DEVELOPMENT
2. Unique brewing processes (S1, S2, O1, O4)
MARKET PENETRATION
3. Political stability (W1, O4)
4. Large population PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
(S1, S3, O1)
THREATS
1. Rising costs of raw
materials
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MARKET PENETRATION
2. Environment/water
(S3, T1) (W2, T4)
pollution
3. Local protectionism
4. Increased competitors ads
TOWS STRATEGIES
NOT TO BE PRESENTED IN
DETAILS
TOWS Matrix
• P R E PA R E P R O F O R M A TA B L E
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
OPPORTUNITIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
THREATS
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Internal-External Matrix
KEY DIMENSIONS:
• IFE TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE ON THE
X-AXIS
• EFE TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE ON THE
Y-AXIS
• RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES AT
INTERSECTION POINT
1. Grow and Build
2. Hold and Maintain
3. Harvest and Digest
Internal-External Matrix
G R O W A N D B U I L D ( C E L L I , I I , I V ) – I N T E N S I V E , I N T E G R AT I V E
H O L D A N D M A I N TA I N ( C E L L I I I , V, V I I ) – M A R K E T
P E N E T R AT I O N , P R O D U C T D E V ’ T.
H A RV E S T A N D D I G E S T ( C E L L V I , V I I I , I X ) – R E T R E N C H M E N T,
DIVESTITURE
Derivation of Potential Strategies
1. Case background
2. Environment Analysis
A. General Environment List of SWOT
B. Operating Environment Conditions
C. Internal Environment
D. EFE Matrix Internal
Key Strategic External
E. IFE Matrix
Factors/Scores (4O/4T) (4S/4W)
F. Competitive Profile Matrix
G. Assumptions “DERIVE”
3. Problem Statement EFE = 3.37
4. Alternative Courses of Action IFE = 2.97
H. TOWS Matrix Potential ACAs
I. Internal-External Matrix (Strategies)
J. Grand Strategy Matrix
K. Summary of Strategies
3 ACAs
Internal-External Matrix
• Plotting of EFE/IFE total weighted score EFE = 3.37
• Close-ended strategy formulation IFE = 2.97
G R O W A N D B U I L D ( C E L L I , I I , I V ) – I N T E N S I V E , I N T E G R AT I V E
H O L D A N D M A I N TA I N ( C E L L I I I , V, V I I ) – M A R K E T P E N E T R AT I O N ,
P R O D U C T D E V ’ T.
H A R V E S T A N D D I G E S T ( C E L L V I , V I I I , I X ) – R E T R E N C H M E N T, D I V E S T I T U R E
4.B - Internal-External Matrix
• Prepare proforma table
G R O W A N D B U I L D ( C E L L I , I I , I V ) – I N T E N S I V E , I N T E G R AT I V E
H O L D A N D M A I N TA I N ( C E L L I I I , V, V I I ) – M A R K E T
P E N E T R AT I O N , P R O D U C T D E V ’ T.
H A RV E S T A N D D I G E S T ( C E L L V I , V I I I , I X ) – R E T R E N C H M E N T,
DIVESTITURE
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Grand Strategy Matrix
• T O O L F O R F O R M U L AT I N G A LT E R N AT I V E S T R AT E G I E S
B A S E D O N T W O E VA L U AT E D I M E N S I O N S – C O M P E T I T I V E
POSITION AND MARKET GROWTH
T H E M A R K E T P R E S E N T S A P R O M I S I N G O P P O RT U N I T Y D U E T O T H E 5 %
P R O J E C T E D I N D U S T RY G R O W T H A N D T H E C L O S E O F C O M P E T I T O R S .
“Analyze and decide effect of assumption to product’s demand
Grand Strategy Matrix
RAPID MARKET GROWTH
QUADRANT II QUADRANT I
STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
1. Strong brand image 1. Too many brands
2. Strict quality control 2. Different level franchisers
3. Strong culture of 3. Lack of global marketing
innovation experience
4. Good corporate image 4. Limited promotion
OPPORTUNITIES
1. Growing China economy MARKET DEVELOPMENT
2. Unique brewing processes (S1, S2, O1, O4)
MARKET PENETRATION
3. Political stability (W1, O4)
4. Large population PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
(S1, S3, O1)
THREATS
1. Rising costs of raw
materials
2. Environment/water PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MARKET PENETRATION
pollution (S3, T1) (W2, T4)
3. Local protectionism
4. Increased competitors ads
Internal-External Matrix OUTPUT OF ANALYSIS
G R O W A N D B U I L D ( C E L L I , I I , I V ) – I N T E N S I V E , I N T E G R AT I V E
H O L D A N D M A I N TA I N ( C E L L I I I , V, V I I ) – M A R K E T P E N E T R AT I O N ,
P R O D U C T D E V ’ T.
H A R V E S T A N D D I G E S T ( C E L L V I , V I I I , I X ) – R E T R E N C H M E N T, D I V E S T I T U R E
Grand Strategy Matrix
RAPID MARKET GROWTH
QUADRANT II QUADRANT I
The proposed courses of action (ACA) were identified based from the
Strategic Factor Analysis, Competitive Profile Matrix, TOWS Matrix,
Internal-External Matrix and further validated through the evaluative
dimensions of the Grand Strategy Matrix. The Strategic Factor Analysis
revealed that ________. The Competitive Profile Matrix indicated that
_____. TOWS Matrix pointed out that _______. The Internal-External
Matrix revealed that ________. Moreover, the analysis of the market
growth and competitive position of the company from the Grand
Strategy Matrix indicated that the appropriate strategies that must be
pursued by the company fell under Quadrant (?). Theses findings could
be attributed to the _________ (results of the analysis of the market
growth and competitive strength of the company) _________. In
totality, the Summary of Strategies Matrix confirmed that the most
feasible alternatives are A, B, and C. therefore strategies A, b & c woud
be best addressed the major problem of the firm under study.
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Strategy Evaluation
STAGE 1:
• Strategic Factor Evaluation (EFE/IFE Matrix)
• Competitive Profile Matrix
STAGE 2:
• TOWS Matrix
• Internal-External Matrix
• Grand Strategy Matrix
STAGE 3:
Quantitative
Strategic Planning
Matrix
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#5.A – Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix
• Determine the relative attractiveness of feasible alternative actions
STRATEGY A STRATEGY B STRATEGY C
KEY STRATEGIC FACTORS WEIGHT
Rating Weighted Rating Weighted Rating Weighted
Score Score Score
OPPORTUNITIES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
THREATS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
SUB-TOTAL 1.00
STRENGTHS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
WEAKNESSES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
SUB-TOTAL 1.00
OVERALL SCORE - - - -
Derivation of Potential Strategies
1. Case background
2. Environment Analysis
A. General Environment List of SWOT
B. Operating Environment Conditions
C. Internal Environment
D. EFE Matrix Internal
Key Strategic External
E. IFE Matrix
Factors/Scores (4O/4T) (4S/4W)
F. Competitive Profile Matrix
G. Assumptions “DERIVE”
3. Problem Statement EFE = 3.37
4. Alternative Courses of Action IFE = 2.97
H. TOWS Matrix Potential ACAs
I. Internal-External Matrix (Strategies)
J. Grand Strategy Matrix
K. Summary of Strategies 3 ACAs
5. Recommended Alternative & Action Plan
L. Quantitative Strategic Planning Best ACA
Matrix
M. Action plan
Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix
1. MAKE A LIST OF THE FIRM’S KEY EXTERNAL
O P P O RT U N I T I E S / T H R E AT S A N D I N T E R N A L S T R E N G T H S / W E A K N E S S E S .
I N F O R M AT I O N S H O U L D B E TA K E N D I R E C T LY F R O M T H E S T R AT E G I C
FA C T O R E VA L U AT I O N .
2. A S S I G N W E I G H T S T O E A C H K E Y E X T E R N A L A N D I N T E R N A L FA C T O R .
T H E S E W E I G H T S A R E I D E N T I C A L T O T H O S E I N T H E S T R AT E G I C
FA C T O R E VA L U AT I O N .
3. I D E N T I F Y C O R P O R AT E S T R AT E G I E S T H AT T H E F I R M S H O U L D
C O N S I D E R I M P L E M E N T I N G . C O N S I D E R T H E R E S U LT S O F T H E
S U M M A RY O F S T R AT E G I E S M AT R I X .
4. D E T E R M I N E T H E AT T R A C T I V E N E S S S C O R E R AT I N G , W H I C H I S T H E
N U M E R I C A L VA L U E T H AT I N D I C AT E T H E R E L AT I V E AT T R A C T I V E N E S S
O F E A C H S T R AT E G Y. A N A LY Z E B Y A S K I N G “ D O E S T H I S FA C T O R
A F F E C T T H E C H O I C E O F S T R AT E G I E S B E I N G M A D E ? ” I F A N S W E R I S
‘ Y E S ’ A S S I G N R AT I N G B U T I F ‘ N O ’ D O N ’ T A S S I G N R AT I N G . T H E
R A N G E F O R AT T R A C T I V E N E S S S C O R E : ( 1 ) N O T AT T R A C T I V E , ( 2 )
S O M E W H AT AT T R A C T I V E , ( 3 ) R E A S O N A B LY AT T R A C T I V E , A N D ( 4 )
H I G H LY AT T R A C T I V E .
5. C O M P U T E T H E T O TA L AT T R A C T I V E N E S S S C O R E , O R W E I G H T E D
SCORE.
6. O B TA I N T H E S U M T O TA L AT T R A C T I V E N E S S S C O R E , O R T H E O V E R A L L
WEIGHTED SCORE.
#5.A – Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix
STRATEGY A STRATEGY B STRATEGY C
KEY STRATEGIC FACTORS WEIGHT
Rating Weighted Rating Weighted Rating Weighted
Score Score Score
OPPORTUNITIES:
1.
2.
3.
EFE external factors ? ? ?
4. and weights
THREATS:
1.
2.
3.
EFE external factors
4. and weights
SUB-TOTAL 1.00
STRENGTHS:
1.
2.
3.
IFE internal factors
4. and weights
WEAKNESSES:
1.
2.
3.
IFE internal factors
4. and weights
SUB-TOTAL 1.00
OVERALL SCORE - - - -
“BEST”
External Internal
STRATEGY
Conditions Conditions
“APPROPRIATE”
EFE KSF: IFE KSF:
“O/T” “S/W”
Descriptive Rating:
Attractive = Appropriate
= Suited
= Fit
Strategic alternatives
4. Determine the WEIGHT
KEY FACTORS Market Penetration Market Development
Attractiveness Score
Weighted Weighted
Rating, which is the Rating Rating
Score Score
numerical value that OPPORTUNITIES:
indicate the relative
1. Growing China economy 0.21 4 0.84 2 0.42
attractiveness of each 2. Unique brewing processes 0.13 4 0.52 2 0.26
strategy. Analyze by 3. Political stability 0.12 - - - -
4. Low liquor consumption 0.08 4 0.32 3 0.24
asking “Does this
factor affect the THREATS:
choice of strategies 1. Rising costs of raw materials 0.19 - - - -
being made?” If 2. Environment/water pollution 0.11 - - - -
3. Local protectionism 0.09 4 0.36 2 0.18
answer is ‘yes’ assign 4. Increased competitors ads 0.07 3 0.21 3 0.21
rating but if ‘no’ don’t
SUB-TOTAL 1.00 - 2.25 - 1.31
assign rating. The
STRENGTHS:
range for
attractiveness score: 1. Strong brand image 0.30 4 1.20 3 0.90
2. Aggressive advertising 0.15 3 0.45 3 0.45
(1) not attractive, (2) 3. Strict quality control 0.12 - - - -
4. Strong culture of innovation 0.10 4 0.40 3 0.30
somewhat attractive,
(3) reasonably WEAKNESSES:
attractive, and (4) 1. Too many brands 0.14 2 0.28 2 0.28
2. Different level franchisers 0.10 1 0.10 2 0.20
highly attractive. 3. Lack of global mktg. 0.07 2 0.14 1 0.07
experience 0.02 2 0.04 1 0.02
4. Limited promotion
Note: If factor is SUB-TOTAL 1.00 2.61 2.22
irrelevant assign a OVERALL SCORE - - 4.86 - 3.53
rating of “1”
Market Penetration Market Dev’t Product Dev’t
Key Strategic Factor WEIGHT
RATING WT. S RATING WT. S RATING WT. S
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. The European heavyweight motorcycle market is roughly 80% of the size of the US 0.29 2 0.58 4 1.16 1 0.29
market
2. Traditional US-style ?ouring moorcycle represent less than 5% of the European 0.20 3 0.60 4 0.80 1 0.20
heavyweight motorcycle market
3. Growing upper class in India 0.08 3 0.24 4 0.32 1 0.08
4. Competitors are diversified in the automotive market 0.06 4 0.24 3 0.18 1 0.06
Threats:
1. Hundreds of buyers and dealers cannot obtain financing and hundreds more default 0.14 1 0.14 4 0.56 2 0.28
on loans.
2. Discretionary spending on high-end consumer goods. 0.10 2 0.20 4 0.40 3 0.30
3. High import tariffs of 90% on motorcycle 0.07 1 0.07 4 0.28 2 0.14
4. The heavyweight (651+cc) motorcycle market is highly competitive 0.05 3 0.15 4 0.20 2 0.10
Sub-Total 1.00 - 2.08 - 3.90 - 1.98
Strengths:
1. American icon 0.22 3 0.66 4 0.88 1 0.22
2. With international distribution channels 0.18 3 0.54 4 0.72 1 0.18
3. Licensed products 0.12 3 0.36 4 0.48 1 0.12
4. Suggested retail price for its motorcycles is generally higher than its competitors’ 0.08 3 0.21 4 0.32 1 0.08
Weaknesses:
1. Its motorcycle sales decreased 13% during first two months of 2009 0.21 3 0.63 4 0.84 2 0.42
2. Credit losses have risen to 3.41% 0.08 2 0.16 4 0.32 1 0.08
3. Its 2nd quarter 2009 profits declined 91% 0.06 2 0.12 4 0.24 1 0.06
4. Stock declined per share 0.05 3 0.15 4 0.20 1 0.05
Sub-Total 1.00 - 2.86 - 4.00 - 1.21
Overall score - - 4.94 - 7.90 - 3.19
#5.A – Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix
• Prepare a proforma table with pre-computed weights
STRATEGY A STRATEGY B STRATEGY C
KEY STRATEGIC FACTORS WEIGHT
Rating Weighted Rating Weighted Rating Weighted
Score Score Score
OPPORTUNITIES:
1. 0.31
2. 0.16
3. 0.10
4. 0.05
THREATS:
1. 0.20
2. 0.08
3. 0.06
4. 0.04
SUB-TOTAL 1.00
STRENGTHS:
1. 0.31
2. 0.17
3. 0.11
4. 0.04
WEAKNESSES:
1. 0.21
2. 0.09
3. 0.05
4. 0.03
SUB-TOTAL 1.00
OVERALL SCORE - - - -
Recommended Alternative
• B E S T A C A S H O U L D B E T R A N S F O R M E D I N TO
REALITY THROUGH THE ACTION PLAN
• OBJECTIVE/S PER FUNCTIONAL UNIT SHOULD
B E I N A C C O R D A N C E W I T H T H E R E A L I Z AT I O N
OF THE BEST ACA
• S T R AT E G I E S TO O P E R AT I O N A L I Z E T H E
FUNCTIONAL OBJECTIVES SHOULD BE ALIGNED
WITH THE BEST ACA
• TIME FRAME SHOULD CONSIDER A PERIOD OF
NOT LESS THAN 3 YEARS
• T H E B U D G E T S H O U L D B E L I N K E D TO T H E
VA L U E S O F I T E M S L I S T E D I N T H E F I N A N C I A L
S TAT E M E N T S
Action Plan
• D E V E L O P A N A C T I O N P L A N M AT R I X
TIME
FUNCTIONAL AREA OBJECTIVE STRATEGIES BUDGET
FRAME
Marketing
Production/Operations
Finance
Org’n & Mgt.
Human Resources
Research & Dev’t
Information Systems
Action Plan
TIME
FUNCTIONAL AREA OBJECTIVE STRATEGIES BUDGET
FRAME
Marketing Attain obj. 3 years Selling expenses
Production/Operations Cost of sales
Finance Addt’t fund req’d.
Org’n & Mgt.
Human Resources
Research & Dev’t
Information Systems
Functional Strategies
GOAL-DIRECTED DECISIONS
AND ACTIONS OF THE
O R G A N I Z AT I O N ’ S F U N C T I O N A L
UNITS BASED ON RESOURCES,
C A PA B I L I T I E S A N D
COMPETENCIES
• Marketing
• Production Operations
• Organizational & Management
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Research & Development
• Information Systems
Marketing Strategies
• Size of facility
CAPACITY • Efficient use of facility
• Job specialization
• Work methods
WORK DESIGN • Motivation-incentive systems
• Standard-output levels
• Purchasing procedures
PRODUCTION • Inventory management
MANAGEMENT • Maintenance management
Finance Strategies
• Internal or external
STAFFING recruitment
• Hiring decisions
• Process development
EMPHASIS • Product development
• Separate R&D
FOCUS department
• Cross-functional team
Information Systems Strategies
FUNCTIONAL TIME
OBJECTIVE STRATEGIES BUDGET
AREA FRAME
TIME
FUNCTIONAL AREA OBJECTIVE STRATEGIES BUDGET
FRAME
Marketing
Production/Operations
Finance
Org’n & Mgt.
Human Resources
Research & Dev’t
Information Systems
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Financial Projections
Profitability – relate net profit Market Indicators – evaluate Debt Service – debt proportion
to the assets utilized in stock market values analysis
generating the profit • Price/earnings ratio • Interest coverage
• Return on assets • Market to book value • Cash flow analysis
• Return before interest taxes
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Fin anc
Profitability Ratios
• Measure the overall effectiveness of management to generate a profit
Operating Profit Margin Profits Before Taxes and Indication of firm’s profitability from
(Return on Sales) Before Interest (IS)/ Sales (IS) current operations without regard to the
- Industry average interest charges accruing from capital
structure
Net Profit Margin Profits After Taxes (IS)/ Sales Shows after tax profits per dollar of sales.
(Net Return on Sales) (IS) Subpar profit margins indicate that the
- Industry average firm’s sales prices are relatively low or that
costs are relatively high, or both
Return on Total Assets Profits After Taxes (IS)/ Total Measure of the return on total investment
- Equal to or higher than Assets (BS) in the firm. Sometimes desirable to add
the market rate of return Or interest to after tax profits to form the
on treasury bills during the Profits After Taxes (IS) + numerator of the ratio since total assets
time period in questions Interest (IS)/ Total Assets (BS) are financed by creditors as well as by
stockholders, hence it is accurate to
measure the productivity of assets by the
returns provided to both classes of
investors
Profitability Ratios
• Measure the overall effectiveness of management to generate a profit
Return on Common Equity Profits After Taxes (IS) – Measure of the rate of return on the
Preferred Stock Dividends/ investment which the owners of the
Total Stockholder’s Equity common stock have made in the enterprise
(BS) – Par Value of Preferred
Stock
Earning per Share Profits After Taxes (IS) – Shows the earnings available to owners of
- Industry Average Preferred Stock Dividends/ each share of common stock
Number of Shares of
Common Stock Outstanding
(BS)
Liquidity Ratios
• Measure the ability of the company to meet its short-term debts
Quick Ratio Current Assets (BS) – Measure of the firm’s ability to pay-off
(Acid Test Ratio) Inventory (BS)/Current short-term obligations without relying on
- At least 1:1 Liabilities (BS) the sale of its inventories
Inventory to Net Working Inventory (BS)/Current Assets Measure of the extent to which the firm’s
Capital (BS) –Current Liabilities (BS) working capital is tied up in inventory
Leverage Ratios
• Measure the relative amount of long-term debt the firm carries and its ability to service it
Debt-to-Equity Ratio Total Debt (BS)/ Total Measure of the funds provided by creditors
- Less 1 means Stockholders Equity (BS) versus the funds provided by owners
stockholders’ remain
major source
Long-Term Debt-to-Equity Long-Term Debt (BS)/ Total Measure of the balance between debt and
Ratio Shareholders Equity (BS) equity in the firm’s long-term capital
- At least 2:1 structure
Times-Interest-Earned Profits Before Interest and Measure the extent to which earnings can
Ratio Taxes (IS)/Total Interest decline without the firm becoming unable
- At least 2:1 Charges (IS) to meet its annual interest costs
Fixed-Charge Coverage Profits Before Interest and Indications of the firm’s ability to meet all
Taxes (IS) + Lease Obligations of its fixed-charge obligations
(BS)/Total Interest Charges
(IS) + Lease Obligations (BS)
Activity Ratios
• Measure how efficiently the firm’s resources are being utilized; focus on the generation of
sales with given asset base
RATIO FORMULA DESCRIPTION
Inventory Turnover Cost of Goods Sold Indication of whether a firm has excessive of
- Industry Average (IS)/Inventory of Finished perhaps inadequate finished goods inventory,
Goods (BS) when compared to industry averages
Fixed Asset Turnover Sales (IS)/Fixed Assets (BS) Measures of the sales productivity and
- High value preferred utilization of plant and equipment
Total Asset Turnover Sales (IS)/Total Assets (BS) Measure of the authority of all the firm’s
- Industry Average assets; ratio below the industry average
indicates firm is not generating a sufficient
volume of business given the asset investment
Accounts Receivable Annual Credit Sales Measure of the average length of time it takes
Turnover (IS)/Accounts Receivable the firm to collect the sales made on credit
- Equal to credit period (BS)
Average Collection Period Accounts Receivable Indicate the average length of time the firm
- Equal to or less than (BS)/Average Daily Credit must wait after making a sale before it
credit period extended to Sales (IS) receives payment
customers
Market Ratios
• Measure the performance of the common stock of a firm
Price-Earnings Ratio Current Market Price per Faster-growing or less-risky firms tend to have
- High value indicate firm Share (BS)/ After Tax higher price-earnings ratio than slower
is growing and stable Earnings per Share (BS) growing or more risky firms
Dividend Payout Ratio Annual Dividends per Indicate amount of common share available
- Low value preferred Share (BS)/ After Tax to stockholders if firm’s assets are sold at their
Earnings per Share (BS) book value, and firm’s liabilities are paid off
Price to Book Value Price per Share (BS)/Book Amount stockholders are willing to pay for
Value per Share (BS) each dollar of common stock book value
Cash Flow per Share After Tax Profits (IS) + Measure the discretionary funds over and
- Industry Average Depreciation (IS)/ Number above expenses that are available for use by
of Common Shares the firm
Outstanding (BS)
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• R E L AT E T O A C C E P TA B L E VA L U E S
• C O M PA R E W I T H I N D U S T RY
AV E R A G E S
• M AT C H W I T H S I M I L A R
C O M PA N I E S
Operating Profit Operating Income (IS) Amount of profit from Industry average,
Margin -------------- operations generated when applicable
Total Sales (IS) per dollar sales
Net Profit Margin Net Income After Taxes (IS) Amount of after tax Industry average,
--------------- profit per dollar sales when applicable
Total Sales (IS)
Return on Net Income After Taxes (IS) Rate of return on total Should be equal to, or
Investment ---------------- assets employed – mgt.’s higher than market
Total Assets (BS) overall performance in rate of return on
generating a profit Treasury bills during
the time period
Return on Equity Net Income After Taxes (IS) Rate of return on Should be higher than
----------------- --- stockholders’ investment return on investment
Stockholder’s Equity (BS) in firm – mgt.’s
performance in
generating a profit for
the owners of the
company
Liquidity Ratios
Average Payment Accounts Payable (BS) Average payment period Equal to credit period
Period -------------- per accounts receivable extended to the firm
Ave. Daily Credit Purchases by its creditors
(IS)
Inventory Turnover Cost of Goods Sold (IS) Indicates liquidity or Industry average,
---------------- activity of firm’s when applicable
Inventories (BS) inventory
Total Asset Turnover Sales (IS) Indicate how efficiently Industry average,
----------- firm is utilizing its assets when applicable
Total Assets (BS) to generate sales
Fixed Asset Turnover Sales (IS) Extent to which fixed High value indicates
----------- assets are used in productive use of fixed
Net Fixed Assets (BS) generating sales assets
Leverage Ratios
RATIO FORMULA INTERPRETATION RULE OF THUMB
Debt-to-Assets Total Liabilities (BS) Extent to which funds are Industry average,
----------- provided by creditors when applicable
Total Assets (BS)
Long-Term Debt to Long-Term Debt (BS) Extent to which funds are Historical norm
Equity -------------- provided by long-term basis tends to be 40:60
Stockholders’ Equity (BS) by creditors versus owners
Times Interest Earnings Before Interest and Extent to which earnings At least 2:1
Earned Taxes (IS) can decline without firm
----------- becoming unable to meet
Interest (IS) the interest expense –
measure of degree of
security to bondholders
Market Ratios
RATIO FORMULA INTERPRETATION RULE OF THUMB
Earnings per Share Net Income Available to Common Net income per share available to Industry average, when
Stockholders (IS) common stockholders applicable
----------------------
No. of Common Stock Shares
Outstanding (BS)
Dividend Payout Dividend per Share of Common Stock Percentage of net earnings paid out Growth companies have
(BS) to common stockholders generally low payout
---------------------- ratios because they
Earnings per Share (BS) reinvest most of their
earnings
Dividend Yield Dividend per Share of Common Stock Shows rate or return stockholders will Industry average, when
(BS) receive from their investment in the applicable
---------------------- short-run
Price per Share (BS)
Price/Earnings Price per Share (BS) Measure of current price of stock to High value indicates that
Ratio ---------------------- earnings per share firm is growing and/or is
Earnings per Share (BS) a stable enterprise
Book Value per Common Stockholders’ Equity (BS) Indicate amount of common share None exists
Share ---------------------- available to stockholders if firm’s
No. of Common Stock Shares assets are sold at their book value
Outstanding (BS) and firm’s liabilities are paid off
Price to Book Price per Share (BS) Amount stockholders are willing to None exists
Value ---------------------- pay to each dollar of common stock
Book Value per Share (BS) book values
Compre Solution Guide
1. Case background
2. Environment Analysis
A. General Environment List of SWOT
B. Operating Environment Conditions
C. Internal Environment
D. EFE Matrix
E. IFE Matrix Key Strategic External Internal
F. Competitive Profile Matrix Factors/Scores (4O/4T) (4S/4W)
G. Assumptions
“DERIVE” EFE = 3.37
3. Problem Statement
4. Alternative Courses of Action IFE = 2.97
H. TOWS Matrix Potential ACAs
I. Internal-External Matrix (Strategies)
J. Grand Strategy Matrix
K. Summary of Strategies 3 ACAs
5. Recommended Alternative & Action Plan
L. Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix
M. Action plan Best ACA
6. Financial Projections
N. Sales Forecast
O. Income Statement Forecast
P. Balance Sheet Forecast
Q. Cash Flow Forecast
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• BASED ON CASE FACTS
CASE SCENARIO 1:
• Sales forecast given as case facts
• Ex. 10% for next 3 years
Year Sales, US$ million
2010 34
2011 40
2012 46
Forecast:
Year Sales, US$ million
2013 46 x 1.10 = 51
2014 51 x 1.10 = 56
2015 56 x 1.10 = 62
6.A – Sales Forecast
CASE SCENARIO 2:
• Sales forecast not given as case fact with One-Period Present - Past
increasing sales trend Growth = -----------
• Use one-period growth rate Rate Past
Sales History:
Year Sales, US$ million
2010 46
2011 40
2012 34
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Sales (Revenues) Tips:
a. Understand basic
Cost of Sales (Cost of Goods Sold) (-) format of income
statement;
Gross Profit (Gross Contribution Margin) (=) b. Compare basic format
and case-given income
Operating Expenses: (-) statement;
General & Administrative Expenses c. Re-compute given
Selling and Marketing Expenses values;
Research & Development d. Expense items to be
Salaries & Wages deducted;
Employee Benefits e. Gains (other income)
Utility Services from non-primary
Repairs & Maintenance business to be added;
Total Operating Expenses f. Income tax rate
derived from dividing
Tax by Income Before
Operating Income (Income from Operations) (=) Tax.
Interest Expenses (-)
Other Income (+)
Income Before Tax (=)
Tax (-)
Net Income (=)
6.B – Income Statement
Forecast Basis 1:
SALES forecast
ITEM Forecast = - - - - - - - - - - - - x ITEM present
SALES present
6.B – Income Statement
Forecast Basis 2:
Where:
ITEM present – ITEM past
Growth Rate = - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ITEM past
6.B – Income Statement
Forecast Basis 3:
“NO CHANGE”
Income Statement ($000)
2001 Forecast Basis 2002
Net Sales 7781 Given 20% growth rate 9337
Cost of Goods Sold 3155 Ratio of CGS/Sales 3786
Gross Profit on Sales 4626 5551
Operating Expenses 3290 Ratio OE/Sales 3948
Income from Operations 1336 1603
Other Income 694 Same as 2001 694
Interest Expense 10 Rate increase = 0.25 13
Income Before Tax 2020 2284
Provision for Tax 707 Tax rate = (707/2020) = 0.35 799
Net Income After Tax 1313 1489
Reference Value:
Interest Expense = US $8,000 for year 2000
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ASSETS: TIPS: LIABILITIES & OWNER’S
a. Understand basic format EQUITY
of balance sheet;
Current Assets b. Compare basic format Current Liabilities
Cash and case-given balance Accounts Payable
sheet;
Accounts c. Re-compute given Accrued Expenses
Receivables values; Income Tax Payable
Inventories d. Funds required for Short-Term Debt
Prepaid Expenses forecast year derived by
(Rent) subtracting last year’s
total assets;
e. Fund requirement to be
Fixed Assets sourced-out from Non-Current Liabilities
Land & Building current liabilities. Bonds Payable
Equipment Long-Term
Borrowings
SALES forecast
ITEM Forecast = - - - - - - - - - - - - x ITEM present
SALES present
6.C – Balance Sheet Forecast
Forecast Basis 2:
Where:
ITEM present – ITEM past
Growth Rate = - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ITEM past
6.C – Balance Sheet Forecast
Forecast Basis 3:
“NO CHANGE”
Balance Sheet ($000)
2001 Forecast Basis 2002
ASSETS:
Cash 1292 20% growth rate 1550
Accounts Receivables 1392 Ratio of Receivables/Sales 1670
Inventory 1218 Ratio of Inventory/Sales 1462
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 3902 4682
Other Noncurrent Assets 1796 No change over 2001 1796
Fixed Assets 869 Reduced by dep. (5%) 826
TOTA ASSETS 6567 7304
LIABILITIES:
Current Liabilities 333 Financing source 1070
Networth 6234 Same as 2001 6234
TOTAL LIABILITITES & NETWORTH 6567 7304
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