A DEFINITION.
a plan that integrates an organizations goals, policies and actions into a cohesive whole. A well formulated strategy helps to
marshal and allocate resources into a unique and viable posture based on internal relative competencies and shortcomings; anticipated changes in the environment; and a contingent moves by competitors
Quinn, 1980
GOALS
Vision Mission Values Objectives
Internal assessment
Success factors Competitive position Basic strengths and weaknesses
External assessment
Success factors Industry attractiveness Industry opportunities and threats
Scenarios Contingencies
Deliberate strategy
Intended strategy
Realized strategy
Unrealized strategy
Emergent strategy
Resources
Strategists can mobilize resources which, if unique enough, can bring huge rewards to the organization. The firm is a collection of competencies
Hard to imitate Provides access to a wide variety of markets Contributes to customer benefits of end-product