Strategic Planning is a lecture which is covered during Management Module. This resource is suitable for bachelor and master level students who are studying in business department. In this lecture, we look at an important part of the planning that managers do: developing organizational strategies. Every organization has strategies for doing what it’s in business to do. And managers must manage those strategies effectively. Effective managers recognize the role that strategic management plays in their organization’s performance. Throughout this lecture, students discover that good strategies can lead to high organizational performance. Focus on the following learning objectives as you read and study this lecture. Learning Objectives of this lecture are: Define strategic management and explain why it’s important. Explain what managers do during the six steps of the strategic management process. • Know how to identify your own personal strengths and weaknesses and deal with them. • Develop your skill at strategic planning. Describe the three types of corporate strategies. Describe competitive advantage and the strategies organizations use to get it. Discuss current strategic management issues. In this file you will find: 1 Strategic Planning Lecture Power Point Presentation 1 Lecture Note Guide 1 Test Bank with 131 different questions with full answer description and explanation 8 Interesting Discussion Questions and answers to them 4 Interesting Exercise related to the topic with all answers to them 2 Interesting Case Studies with all answers to case study questions 1 additional reading resource file related to lecture topic in order to enhance Lecturer/Teacher/Student knowledge 1 Folder with relevant useful pictures Once you will purchase this resource please leave a comment! All resources are compressed in Zip File.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of managing strategic implementation by businesses and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation considers how to implement strategy effectively and the value of leadership in its implementation. It then looks at the value of communication before examining the importance of organisational structure with a look at functional, regional, product-based and matrix structures and their impact on implementing strategy. The pack concludes with an assessment of network analysis. This includes an understanding and interpretation of network diagrams, amending network diagrams and identifying the critical path and calculation of total float. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a variety of practice calculation activities, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

Business Vision and Mission (Strategic Management) This lecture describes the nature and role of vision and mission statements in strategic planning, and provides specific guidelines on how to develop these statements. Both characteristics and components that should be included in these statements are provided, as are numerous examples. In this Strategic Management course, students should become proficient devising and improving vision and mission statement documents, and this lecture provides the foundation for that knowledge. Everything a company or organization does should be vision and mission driven, so the language in these statements is vitally important – the statements are not just “feel good” platitudes. Learning Objectives of lecture: Explain the need for core values statements in strategic management. Describe the nature and role of vision statements in strategic management. Identify the characteristics of a vision statement. Describe the nature and role of mission statements in strategic management. Identify and discuss the characteristics of an effective mission statement. Identify the components of mission statements. Discuss the benefits for a firm of having clear vision and mission statements. Evaluate and write mission statements for different organizations. By purchasing this resource, you will get: Business Vision and Mission Lecture Power Point Presentation Test bank for Business Vision and Mission Lecture / Seminar with all answers 1 file with useful notes for instructor File with teaching tips Once you will purchase this resource please write some feedback! You may also like: The Nature of Strategic Management (Strategic Management)

Strategies in Action Lecture (Strategic Management) This lecture provides basic guidelines for when various strategies have historically been most effective to use. This lecture also describes Porter’s generic strategies, first-mover advantages, joint ventures, partnering, and new-to-this-edition the concept of Build, Borrow, or Buy in the context of strategic planning. It concludes by describing strategic planning in nonprofit and governmental organizations. Learning Objectives of lecture: Identify and discuss 5 characteristics and 10 benefits of clear objectives. Define and give an example of 11 types of strategies. Identify and discuss the three types of “Integration Strategies.” Give specific guidelines when market penetration, market development, and product development are especially effective strategies. Explain when diversification is an effective business strategy. List guidelines for when retrenchment, divestiture, and liquidation are especially effective strategies. Explain value chain analysis and benchmarking in strategic management. Identify and discuss Porter’s two generic strategies: cost leadership and differentiation. Compare and contrast when companies should “build, borrow, or buy” as key means for achieving strategies. Discuss first-mover advantages and disadvantages. Explain how strategic planning differs in for-profit, not-for-profit, and small firms. By purchasing this resource, you will get: Strategies in Action Lecture Power Point Presentation Test bank for Strategies in Action with all answers 1 file with useful notes for instructor File with teaching tips Once you will purchase this resource please write some feedback! You may also like: Business Vision and Mission (Strategic Management) The Nature of Strategic Management (Strategic Management) The Internal Assessment Lecture (Strategic Management) The External Assessment Lecture (Strategic Management)

The Internal Assessment Lecture (Strategic Management) This lecture explains how to conduct an internal strategic management audit to provide an excellent foundation for formulating strategies. Key aspects of the basic business functions (management, marketing, finance, and MIS) are reviewed along with value chain analysis, and benchmarking. This lecture reveals how to identify and prioritize internal strengths and weaknesses that provide a basis for strategies formulated. Moreover, it explains how to develop an Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix, an important strategic planning tool. It is vital for companies and organizations to identify and prioritize the relative importance of key internal strengths and weaknesses that characterize the firm, so the firm can deploy assets/resources to capitalize on the strengths and improve upon the threats. Survival of the firm can hinge on this part of strategic planning being done well, so that is why this lecture is very important. This part of strategic planning requires that an engineering hunt for the facts be conducted, to avoid a strategic plan being based on vague generalities, which is detrimental both to companies and students performing case analysis. Learning Objectives of lecture: Describe the nature and role of an internal assessment in formulating strategies. Discuss the nature and role of management in formulating strategies. Discuss the nature and role of marketing in formulating strategies. Discuss the nature and role of finance and accounting in formulating strategies. Discuss management information systems (MIS) in terms of formulating strategies. Explain how to develop and use an Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix. By purchasing this resource, you will get: The Internal Assessment Lecture Power Point Presentation Test bank for The Internal Assessment Lecture / Seminar with all answers 1 file with useful notes for instructor File with teaching tips Once you will purchase this resource please write some feedback! You may also like: The Nature of Strategic Management (Strategic Management) The External Assessment Lecture (Strategic Management) Business Vision and Mission (Strategic Management)

The External Assessment Lecture (Strategic Management) This lecture describes how to perform an external strategic-management audit, including what variables to access, where to find information, how to assimilate external information so that it may provide a foundation for formulating strategies. Moreover, this lecture describes how to develop a Competitive Profile Matrix and an External Factor Evaluation Matrix, two widely utilized strategic planning tools. It is also revealing special, free sources of external strategic information on the Internet. It is vital for companies and organizations to identify and prioritize the relative importance of key external opportunities and threats facing the firm, so the firm can deploy assets/resources to exploit the opportunities and avoid or mitigate the threats. Survival of the firm can hinge on this part of strategic planning being done well, so that is why this lecture is very important. This part of strategic planning requires that an engineering hunt for the facts be conducted, to avoid a strategic plan being based on vague generalities, which is detrimental both to companies and students performing case analysis. Learning Objectives of lecture: Describe the nature and purpose of an external assessment in formulating strategies. Identify and discuss 10 external forces that impact organizations. Explain Porter’s Five-Forces Model and its relevance in formulating strategies. Describe key sources of information for identifying opportunities and threats. Discuss forecasting tools and techniques. Explain how to develop and use an External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix. Explain how to develop and use a Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM). By purchasing this resource, you will get: The External Assessment Lecture Power Point Presentation Test bank for The External Assessment Lecture / Seminar with all answers 1 file with useful notes for instructor File with teaching tips Once you will purchase this resource please write some feedback! You may also like: Business Vision and Mission (Strategic Management) The Nature of Strategic Management (Strategic Management)

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The Nature of Strategic Management (Strategic Management) Lecture introduces the basic terms in strategic management. This lecture presents the comprehensive model for strategic planning. This lecture describes the benefits of doing strategic planning, the drawbacks of not doing strategic planning, and the pitfalls of doing strategic planning incorrectly. Learning Objectives of lecture: 1-1. Describe the strategic-management process. 1-2. Discuss the three stages of activities for strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation activities. 1-3. Explain the need for integrating analysis and intuition in strategic management. 1-4. Define and give examples of key terms in strategic management. 1-5. Describe the benefits of engaging in strategic management. 1-6. Explain why some firms do not engage in strategic planning. 1-7. Describe the pitfalls in doing strategic planning. 1-8. Discuss the connection between business and military strategies. 1-9. Explain how this course can enhance a student’s employability. By purchasing this resource, you will get: The Nature of Strategic Management Lecture Power Point Presentation Test bank for The Nature of Strategic Management with all answers 1 file with useful notes for instructor File with teaching tips Once you will purchase this resource please write some feedback! You may also like: The External Assessment Lecture (Strategic Management) Business Vision and Mission (Strategic Management)

Strategy Evaluation and Governance Lecture (Strategic Management) This lecture describes how to effectively evaluate strategies and make timely changes as needed. In this context, Moreover, it explains how to develop a Balanced Scorecard and utilize contingency planning. Since boards of directors are generally responsible for the firm’s overall performance, governance issues are discussed in this lecture. Learning Objectives of lecture: Discuss the strategy-evaluation process. Discuss three activities that comprise strategy evaluation. Describe and develop a Balanced Scorecard. Discuss the role of a board of directors (governance) in strategic planning. Identify and discuss four challenges in strategic management. Identify and describe 17 guidelines for effective strategic management. By purchasing this resource, you will get: Strategy Evaluation and Governance Lecture Power Point Presentation Test bank for Strategy Evaluation and Governance Lecture with all answers. 1 file with useful notes for instructor File with teaching tips Once you will purchase this resource please write some feedback! Please Write comments as well as subscribe to our store!   For more Strategic Management lectures please press here!

Global and International Issues Lecture (Strategic Management) This lecture explains how to identify and manage global issues in formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategies. Special topics include business culture, business climate, labor unions, protectionism, tax rate variation, and management style variation across countries. Moreover, it describes how communication and business practice vary across countries so that strategic planning can be more effective. Learning Objectives of lecture: Discuss the nature of doing business globally, including labor union issues and tax rates. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of doing business globally. Discuss the global challenge facing firms, including outsourcing and reshoring. Compare and contrast American business culture versus foreign business cultures; explain why this is a strategic issue. Discuss business culture, with emphasis on Mexico, Japan, China, and India. Discuss business climate, with emphasis on Africa, China, Indonesia, India, and Mexico. By purchasing this resource, you will get: Global and International Issues Lecture Power Point Presentation Test bank for Global and International Issues Lecture with all answers. 1 file with useful notes for instructor File with teaching tips Once you will purchase this resource please write some feedback! Please Write comments as well as subscribe to our store!

Strategy Analysis and Choice Lecture (Strategic Management) This lecture explains how to formulate effective strategies once the internal and external audits are completed. Moreover, this lecture presents and exemplifies six widely used strategic planning matrices: SWOT (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) Matrix, BCG (Boston Consulting Group) Matrix, SPACE (Strategic Position and Action Evaluation) Matrix, IE (Internal-External) Matrix, Grand Strategy Matrix, and the QSPM (Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix). Learning Objectives of lecture: Describe the strategy analysis and choice process. Diagram and explain the three-stage strategy-formulation analytical framework. Construct and apply the Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) Matrix. Construct and apply the Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) Matrix. Construct and apply the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix. Construct and apply the Internal-External (IE) Matrix. Construct and apply the Grand Strategy Matrix. Construct and apply the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). Explain how to estimate costs associated with recommendations. Discuss the role of organizational culture in strategic analysis and choice. Identify and discuss important political considerations in strategy analysis and choice. By purchasing this resource, you will get: Strategy Analysis and Choice Lecture Power Point Presentation Test bank for Strategy Analysis and Choice with all answers 1 file with useful notes for instructor File with teaching tips Once you will purchase this resource please write some feedback! Please Write comments as well as subscribe to our store! Business Vision and Mission (Strategic Management) The External Assessment Lecture (Strategic Management) The External Assessment Lecture (Strategic Management) The Nature of Strategic Management (Strategic Management) Strategies in Action Lecture (Strategic Management)

A-level Business Studies lesson (Cambridge) on introduction to strategic management used with my Year 13s. Includes: PowerPoint (with learner activities) Starter on corporate strategy Strategy versus tactics Link between corporate strategy & business structure Chandler’s multi-divisional structure (M-form) Practice questions (with answers) More Business, Economics & Politics resources here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/smith_michael

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of investment appraisal and sensitivity analysis and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation analyses the strategic options available to a business with a specific reference to investment appraisal and sensitivity analysis. It examines the 3 main investment appraisal techniques of payback, average rate of return (ARR) and net present value (NPV), including how to calculate and interpret the results of each method. It then considers the factors influencing investment decisions including non-financial factors, risk and uncertainty, before concluding with an evaluation of sensitivity analysis. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

A new range of materials aimed at supporting teachers of the AQA A Level in Business. This presentation is designed to cover the topic of strategic positioning and has been adapted to meet the specific requirements of the AQA specification. The presentation analyses the strategic positioning options available to a business with a specific reference to both Porter’s generic strategies and Bowman’s strategic clock. It analyses low cost, differentiation and focus strategies and then considers some of the main influences that act upon a firm’s positioning strategy. It proceeds to then examine the value of different strategic positioning strategies before concluding with an evaluation of competitive advantage and the difficulties firms face in maintaining their advantages in the modern market. The pack contains the Quick Fire Five knowledge questions, a short objective test and an essay question all complete with suggested answers. This pack also includes a FREE copy of the student revision notes for this section of the course.

ICAEW Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Strategic Business Management - Revision notes Ideal for students Ideal for teachers and private tutors Exam advice Exam question and illustrative answer with revision notes Strategic analysis tools SWOT PESTEL Porter’s Five Forces Product Life Cycle BCG Matrix Ansoff’s Matrix Strategic, Operational, Financial Costing systems Break even analysis International expansion Investment appraisal Discounted cash flows Internal rate of return Cost of capital WACC Business valuation Hedging strategies Foreign currency risk Interest rate risk Strategic, operational & financial issues and risks Financing Financial restructuring Acquisition risks Unquoted companies Non current assets held for sale Present value Synergies Due diligence Impairment Brands Positioning strategies Horizontal integration