Lecture 2 Strategic Formulation 06-07

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Strategic Management

Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases, 11/E by Fred David

Strategic formulation
Strategy Formulation
Vision & Mission External Opportunities & Threats Internal Strengths & Weaknesses Long-Term Objectives Alternative Strategies

Strategy Selection

Vision
What do we want to become? Agreement on the basic vision for which the firm strives to achieve in the long run is critically important to the firms success.
Examples of vision statements:
The Vision of Manley Baptist Church is to be the people of God, on mission with God, motivated by a love for God, and a love for others
The Vision of Pepsi To become the leading producer and marketer of food and beverage products in the world

Vision

Clear Business Vision Comprehensive Mission Statement

Mission Statements

What is our business?


Reveal what an organization wants to be and whom it wants to serve Essential for effectively establishing objectives and formulating strategies
The Mission of Manley Baptist Church is to help people in the Lakeway area become fully developed followers of Jesus Christ.

Customers

Products Services

Markets

Technology Employees

Mission Elements
Survival Growth Profit Self-Concept Philosophy

Public Image

The essential components of a mission statement


Components and Questions That a Mission Statement Should Answer 1. Customers: Who are the firms customers? 2. Products or services: What are the firms major products? 3. Markets: Geographically, where does the firm compete? 4. Technology: Is the firm technologically current? 5. Concern for survival, growth, and profitability: Is the firm committed to growth and financial soundness? 6. Philosophy: What are the basic beliefs, values, aspirations, and ethical priorities of the firm? 7. Self-concept: What is the firms distinctive competence or major competitive advantage? 8. Concern for public image: Is the firm responsive to social, community, and environmental concerns? 9. Concern for employees: Are employees a valuable asset of the firm?

PepsiCo Mission
PepsiCos mission is to increase the value of our shareholders investment. We do this through sales growth, cost controls, and wise investment resources. We believe our commercial success depends upon offering quality and value to our consumers and customers; providing products that are safe, wholesome, economically efficient and environmentally sound; and providing a fair return to our investors while adhering to the highest standards of integrity.

Ben & Jerrys Mission


Ben & Jerrys mission is to make, distribute and sell the finest quality all-natural ice cream and related products in a wide variety of innovative flavors made from Vermont dairy products. To operate the Company on a sound financial basis of profitable growth, increasing value for our shareholders, and creating career opportunities and financial rewards for our employees. To operate the Company in a way that actively recognizes the central role that business plays in the structure of society by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of life of a broad communitylocal, national and international.

Mission Statement Evaluation Matrix


COMPONENTS Concern for Survival, Growth, Profitabilit y

Organization

Customers

Products Services

Markets

Technology

PepsiCo Ben & Jerry's

Mission Statement Evaluation Matrix


COMPONENTS

Organization

Philosophy

SelfConcept

Concern for Public Image

Concern for Employees

PepsiCo Ben & Jerry's

Question:
Derive a matrix for the following: Dells mission is to be the most successful Computer Company in the world at delivering the best customer experience in markets we serve. In doing so, Dell will meet customer expectations of: Highest quality Leading technology Competitive pricing Individual and company accountability Best-in-class service and support Flexible customization capability Superior corporate citizenship Financial stability

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