Rather, their
2.
3.
It has been observed that the organizations that use strategic management
formally and consciously outperform the organizations that do not manage
strategically. In the light of the above statement, present a case study of any
one Nepalese organization of your choice regarding how far it has practiced
strategic management and how it has reflected in its overall performance
and competitiveness.
Strategic management is a critical element for the success of any enterprise
in the present day globalizing world. How far do you agree with the
statement? Discuss with illustrations indicating the importance of strategic
management particularly from the perspective of Nepalese enterprises.
Why is it essential to have a sound strategic management process for the
efficient operation of an organization? Discuss the importance of the
strategic management process to attain defined goals-with-illustrations.
ENDNOTES
1
2
3
4
5
6
Armstrong, Michael, (2004), Handbook of Strategic Human Resource Management, Crest Publishing House.
Chandler, Alfred D. (1962), Strategy and Structure, Cambridge MA: MIT Press, P.13
Andrew, Kenneth R. (1971), The Concept of Corporate Strategy, Homewood P. 28
Jauch, L. R. and Glueck, W. F. (1985), Business Policy and Strategic Management, McGraw Hill edition, P.11
Johnson, G. and Scholes, K. (2000), Exploring Corporate Strategy, 4th ed. PHI P. 10
Quinn, J. (1990) quoted in Grant, R. M. (1998) Contemporary Strategic Analysis. (II ed.) Malden, MA, Blackwell.