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1. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 1 The Strategy Formulation Process Chapter 11
Strategic Choice
2. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 2
3. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 3
4. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 4
5. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 5
6. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 6 Options for building resources, capabilities and competence Resources as important as markets and products
Capabilities may take time to build
Particular capability may relate to particular market/product options
True competence may depend on a subtle combination of resources and capabilities
7. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 7 Options in methods of implementation Internal development
Acquisition
Contractual arrangements
Strategic alliances and partnerships
8. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 8 Strategic Options Product/market, resource/capability and implementation method may be grouped to form strategic options
Small number
Combining top-down and bottom-up thinking
Strategic Options tested:
Aligned with strategic intent
Feasible in terms of capabilities and resources
Acceptable to those who have to approve and implement it
9. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 9 Who should be involved with strategic choice? Political as much as logical process
Political reality revealed by asking:
Who stands to gain or lose?
How will existing coalitions be affected?
Who may be seen to have originated choices?
Board approval is one thing
Support from those who will make it happen is also essential
10. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 10 Porter’s 3 Generic Strategies Cost Leadership
Differentiation
Focus
11. (c) Macmillan & Tampoe 2001 11