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Strategic decision making
Strategic Management
answered on 22-May-23 11:39
What are environment variables?
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Environment variables in strategic decision making refer to the external factors and conditions that can significantly influence the outcome and success of strategic decisions made by an organization. These variables encompass a broad range of elements that impact the business environment and can include: Economic Factors: Variables such as economic growth, inflation rates, interest rates, exchange rates, and consumer purchasing power affect the financial viability of strategic decisions. For example, an organization may choose to expand into a new market based on favorable economic conditions. Social and Cultural Factors: These variables pertain to societal and cultural trends, values, attitudes, and demographics. They influence consumer preferences, behavior, and market demands, which are crucial for strategic decision making. For instance, a company may need to consider cultural differences when launching a marketing campaign in different regions. Technological Factors: The pace of technological advancements, availability of new technologies, and the level of innovation in the industry are vital environment variables. Organizations must adapt their strategies to leverage emerging technologies or defend against disruptive ones. Political and Legal Factors: Government policies, regulations, trade laws, taxation policies, and political stability impact strategic decision making. For example, changes in regulations might necessitate altering supply chain strategies or manufacturing processes. Environmental Factors: Increasingly, environmental considerations play a significant role in strategic decision making. Factors such as climate change, sustainability, resource availability, and environmental regulations can shape an organization's long-term strategy and reputation. Competitive Factors: The competitive landscape, industry dynamics, market saturation, and the actions of competitors are essential variables. Organizations must assess the competitive environment to develop effective strategies for market positioning, differentiation, and growth. Industry and Market Factors: Factors specific to the industry and market in which an organization operates are crucial. This includes factors such as market size, growth rate, customer preferences, distribution channels, and barriers to entry.
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SM - Q.5 - Study Material
Strategic Management
answered on 06-Apr-23 09:22
The answer for this question, as per our Study material, is "Differentiation strategy". But, I thought it would be "Focused Differentiation" strategy as it caters to a particular segment (narrow market). Can anyone please help me to differentiate between these two? How to identify it in the exam? Any clue or hint to identify it in case studies?
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Varshaa Read it carefully it is not a narrow Market As it survives to a large market of newly born kids and mothers it would have been a small market if they told you a very small market like small jurisdiction, small number of buyers etc
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Clothing industry and food industry
Strategic Management
answered on 31-Mar-23 12:42
at what stage is food industry is on [introductory, growth, maturity, decline] and same for clothing industry.
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It will grow at the rate of population growth.
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Retrenchment
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answered on 27-Mar-23 21:58
Simplify the term retrenchment? As i understood it means cost reduction and activities taken for reduction of expenditures... Right or wrong????
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Thank you sir🤩
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Organisation and Strategic Leadership
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answered on 23-Mar-23 05:59
What is the difference bw Divisional and Multi Divisional Structure?
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Both are same
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Book
Strategic Management
answered on 21-Feb-23 17:18
It has been 10 days since I ordered for SM & EIS book But it is still not packed When will I get this book Please look into this issue
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Hi Ashfaq, Sorry for the issue. EIS book ran out of stock and hence could not be packed. We will split the order and dispatch SM tomorrow. EIS will be dispatched in 3-4 days' time.
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Ch 2 dynamics of competitive strategy
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answered on 18-Feb-23 18:31
How is key success factor of an industry is different from core competencies?
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Okay thanks. Got it
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CMA Inter Operation management
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answered on 16-Feb-23 16:49
When will operation management classes available for sale
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They will not be available unfortunately
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Chapter 2 sm
Strategic Management
answered on 16-Feb-23 15:02
What is difference between key success factor and core competency ...any example....what factor to consider to decide in mcq whether it is key success factor or core competency
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Key Success Factor - Individual success factor. Core competency - Ability to use KSF and achieve desired results.
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Business strategies
Strategic Management
answered on 30-Jan-23 11:49
This advice emphasis on neutralize the threats and convert them into opportunities by utilizing strength. Organization can gain competitive advantage by cost leadership without compromising the product quality and taking into consumers needs and wants.
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Absolutely rightð???
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