About Strategic Management Explained

In this ebook, you will learn about the stages of strategic management, including strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Gain insights into various external and internal analysis techniques, such as PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT, and the VRIO framework. You’ll also explore various business-level and corporate-level strategies, including cost leadership, differentiation, and diversification.

Moreover, you’ll discover global strategies and how to implement and evaluate strategies effectively using organizational structure, leadership, and corporate culture. This ebook also features insightful case studies from leading companies like Apple, Amazon, Starbucks, and Tesla to provide real-world examples of strategic management in action.

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Introduction to Strategic Management
Defining Strategic Management
The Importance of Strategic Management
Stages of Strategic Management
1. Strategy Formulation
2. Strategy Implementation
3. Strategy Evaluation and Control
The Strategic Management Process
1. Vision, Mission, and Goals
2. External Analysis
3. Internal Analysis
4. Strategy Selection
5. Strategy Execution
External Analysis
1. PESTLE Analysis
2. Industry Analysis: Porter’s Five Forces
3. Competitive Analysis
4. Scenario Planning
5. Benchmarking
Internal Analysis
1. SWOT Analysis
2. Resource-Based View
3. Value Chain Analysis
4. Core Competencies
5. VRIO Framework
6. Financial Analysis
Business-Level Strategies
1. Cost Leadership
2. Differentiation
3. Focused Strategies
4. Blue Ocean Strategy
Corporate-Level Strategies
1. Cost Leadership
2. Differentiation
3. Focused Strategies
4. Blue Ocean Strategy
Crafting a Compelling Brand Story
Designing Your Brand’s Visual Identity
1. Growth Strategies
2. Stability Strategies
3. Retrenchment Strategies
4. Diversification
Global Strategies
1. Multidomestic Strategy
2. Global Strategy
3. Transnational Strategy
Strategy Implementation
1. Organizational Structure
2. Leadership and Corporate Culture
3. Strategic Change Management
Strategy Evaluation and Control
1. Key Performance Indicators
2. Balanced Scorecard
3. Strategic Control Systems
Case Studies
1. Apple Inc.: Innovation and Differentiation
2. Amazon.com: Growth through Diversification
3. Starbucks: Global Expansion
4. Tesla: Disrupting the Automotive Industry
The Future of Strategic Management
Adapting to an Ever-Changing Business Environment
Conclusion