Introduction to Strategic Analysis

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Pi t Picture ffrom Ill Illustrative t ti Case: C Apple A l (Computer) (C t ) Inc. I In 2007 changed name, reflects evolution to their strategy, Was this a conscience choice or emergent? What is their strategy, what is their business model, The value proposition, is it a good strategy

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“ Strategy is the pattern of decisions in a company that determines and reveals its objectives, purposes, or goals, produces the principal policies and plans for achieving those goals, and defines the range of business the company is to pursue, the kind of economic and human organization it is or intends to be, and the nature of the economic and noneconomic contribution it intends to make to its shareholders, employees, customers, and communities.” Kenneth Andrews, The Concept of Corporate Strategy (Homewood, IL: Richard D. Irwin, 1971).

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“ Strategy is the pattern of decisions in a company that determines and reveals its objectives, purposes, or goals, produces the principal policies and plans for achieving those goals, and defines the range of business the company is to pursue, the kind of economic and human organization it is or intends to be, and the nature of the economic and noneconomic contribution it intends to make to its shareholders, employees, customers, and communities.” Kenneth Andrews, The Concept of Corporate Strategy (Homewood, IL: Richard D. Irwin, 1971).

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“ Strategy is the pattern of decisions in a company that determines and reveals its objectives, purposes, or goals, produces the principal policies and plans for achieving those goals, and defines the range of business the company is to pursue, the kind of economic and human organization it is or intends to be, and the nature of the economic and noneconomic contribution it intends to make to its shareholders, employees, customers, and communities.” Kenneth Andrews, The Concept of Corporate Strategy (Homewood, IL: Richard D. Irwin, 1971).

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“ Strategy is the pattern of decisions in a company that determines and reveals its objectives, purposes, or goals, produces the principal policies and plans for achieving those goals, and defines the range of business the company is to pursue, the kind of economic and human organization it is or intends to be, and the nature of the economic and noneconomic contribution it intends to make to its shareholders, employees, customers, and communities.” Kenneth Andrews, The Concept of Corporate Strategy (Homewood, IL: Richard D. Irwin, 1971).

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“ Strategy is the pattern of decisions in a company that determines and reveals its objectives, purposes, or goals, produces the principal policies and plans for achieving those goals, and defines the range of business the company is to pursue, the kind of economic and human organization it is or intends to be, and the nature of the economic and noneconomic contribution it intends to make to its shareholders, employees, customers, and communities.� Kenneth Andrews, The Concept of Corporate Strategy (Homewood, IL: Richard D. Irwin, 1971).

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Strategic Mission A firm’s values and purpose and the scope of its operations in product and market terms.

Strategic Plan How a firm positions itself in the market and develops and leverages internal resources and capabilities to accomplish its strategic mission.

Strategic Actions Individual actions taken to execute the strategic plan in pursuit of the strategic mission.

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def. the assessment of an organization’s current competitive position and the identification of future valuable competitive positions and how to achieve them

From a generalist’s perspective (integrative, foundational) Using strategic reasoning (rivalry, dynamics, complexity) Grounded in G i analytics i and data Applying appropriate tools and frameworks

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• Someone who formulates and implements strategy x CEO or President x Entrepreneur/Owner x VP Strategic Planning x General Manager of a Business Unit • Someone who evaluates strategy x Investors y x Financial Analysts • Someone who recommends future strategic actions x Consultants x Secondary Stakeholders

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Values What is our mission? What is our scope? What do we value?

The mission of The Walt Disney Company is to be one of the world's leading producers and providers of entertainment and information.

Dell’s mission is to be the most successful computer company in the world at delivering the best customer experience in markets we serve.

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.

Our goal for Citigroup is to be the most respected global financial services company. company Like any other public company, we're obligated to deliver profits and growth to our shareholders. Of equal importance is to deliver those profits and generate growth responsibly.

Source: www.missionstatements.com

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At the heart of the Chevron way is our vision to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance. McKesson: Our mission is to provide comprehensive pharmacy solutions that improve productivity, profitability and result in superior patient care and satisfaction. Ford: We are a global family with a proud heritage passionately committed to providing personal mobility for people around the world. Facebook’s mission is to give people the power to share and make the world more open and connected.

Source: www.missionstatements.com

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Values

What is our mission? What is our scope? What do we value?

Opportunities What does the market demand? Who else, if anyone, offers this value proposition?

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Values

What is our mission? What is our scope? What do we value?

Capabilities Opportunities What does the market demand? Who else, if anyone, offers this value proposition?

What are our strengths? Where might we have a competitive advantage?

Values

What is our mission? What is our scope? What do we value?

Opportunities What does the market demand? Who else, if anyone, offers this value proposition?

Capabilities What are our strengths? Where might we have a competitive advantage?

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Values

What is our mission? What is our scope? What do we value?

Valuable Competitive Position

Opportunities

Capabilities What are our strengths? Where might we have a competitive advantage?

Internal Firm Capabilities

How do we create and sustain value?

Strengths

Weaknesses

External Competitiv ve Environment

What does the market demand? Who else, if anyone, offers this value proposition?

Opportunities

Threats

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Performance Metrics

Capabilities

Objectives/ Values

Strategy

Focal Firm Competitor 1 Competitor 2 Competitor 3 Competitor 4 Competitor 5

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Demographic Trends

Socio-cultural Influences

Technological Developments

Macroeconomic Impacts

Political-Legal Pressures

Global Trade Issues

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A business’ strategy is embodied in its mission, plan, d actions i and Strategic analysis is useful for assessing the viability of a business strategy Strategic analysis is not just the purview of the CEO The strategist’s challenge is to balance values, opportunities, identify i i and d capabilities bili i to id if desirable d i bl competitive positions that create and sustain value.

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