Implanting Strategic Management

accordion activity analysis Ansoff approach become behavior budget business firm capability profile challenges competitive analysis competitive position competitive posture competitors complex corporate management corporate office cost cross-impact analysis culture cycle decision described determine discontinuities discussed diversification economies of scale entrepreneurial environment estimate example extrapolative firm's future firm's strategic flexibility forecasting functional global goals growth historical identify illustrated in Figure impact implementation industries innovation issue management key managers major management capability management system managerial matrix module objectives operating opportunities optimal organization organizational organizational architecture performance personal computer portfolio potential predictability present priority problem product differentiation production profit programs prospects resistance result role shows staff step strategic business unit strategic development strategic diagnosis strategic issue strategic management strategic planning strategic posture strategic response strategy formulation success factors synergy threat top management trends turbulence level typically weak signals