C/B/1089. Perspectives of strategic planning

The paper describes the importance of strategic planning based on the study of external factors affecting the performance of an organisation (PESTEL model), the balanced scorecard as a method of performance measurement, etc. Various perspective of strategic planning are considered including the perspectives of learning, growth, business process development, customer satisfaction, financial development, etc. The SMART framework for the company's objectives is described.

S/B/225. Critically evaluate the peer-reviewed academic journal articles that apply the complex-adaptive system approach of improvisation and emergence to business

The paper looks at the complex-adaptive system approach defining the terms 'complex system', 'adaptive system', 'chaos', 'stability', 'improvisation', 'emergence', etc. The benefits of self-organizing leadership are argued.

S/B/224. Discuss the extent to which the debate relating to deliberate and emergent strategy is helpful in understanding the practice of management in organisations

The paper examines two approaches to corporate strategy known as 'prescriptive' (deliberate) and emergent. Each strategy is described highlighting its advantages and disadvantages.

S/B/221. Discuss the extend to which the debate relating to deliberate and emergent strategy is helpful in understanding the practise of strategic management in organisations

The paper looks into the theory of strategic management analysing two contrasting types of corporate strategy (CS): the deliberate (prescriptive) CS and the emergent CS. Related academic literature is reviewed; positive and negative aspects of both strategies are identified.

C/B/639. Strategy is an organizational process that is inseparable from structure, behaviour and culture of the company. Discuss

This report has been produced to provide a critical analysis regarding the debate on the approach that strategy is an organizational process that is inseparable from structure, behaviour and culture of the company in which it takes place. The report addresses different perspectives regarding the fact that long and short term planning modes of strategic management prescribes a tidy step-process based on internal resources which can assist business organizations to exert control over their external environments.

C/B/636. Decision Theory and Practicality

This report has been produced to provide a discussion on practicality of decision theory for business decisions in the context of strategic management. The aim is to analyze the decision theory that has been widely used by the managers in businesses, industry and the government for a long time.

C/B/543. Critically evaluate the peer-reviewed academic journal articles that apply the complex adaptive systems approach of improvisation and emergence to business.

This critical review examines the notion of complex adaptive systems (CAS), otherwise known as complexity science, in which organisations are viewed in a similar way to natural systems. This review would be useful for anyone interested in the CAS/complexity science and strategic management literature.

E/F/88. ETHICS IN ACCOUNTING: SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The paper addresses the issue of social responsibility (SR) providing definitions of ethics, business ethics, etc. and viewing SR from different perspectives according to the groups whose interests are affected by corporate decision-making. A '5 Question Approach' to ethical business practices is described using the example of Kardell Paper's financial performance.

E/B/295. 'The optimal size of the firm may vary from a sole trader in one case to a global corporation in another'. Examine the reason for this apparent dichotomy and illustrate your answer with relevant examples

The paper examines the role of the company size in gaining and sustaining competitive advantage. The differences between economies of scale and economies of scope are discussed examining the advantages and disadvantages of large companies.

E/B/226. Evaluate how strategy approaches adopted by the organisation impact on different communication practices in the changing environment

The paper examines the concept of strategy discussing academic approaches to the barriers for strategy development, innovative practices, etc. Communication applications are discussed including organisational relationship positioning (ORP), contrasting situational analysis (SA), and other management strategies.

C/B/504. Strategic Studies and Security

This study highlights the similarities and differences between strategies and tactics as used within organisational and individual contexts. The focus is on how these two concepts could be defined within business contexts and various insights have been drawn on issues related to strategic moves and tactical procedures. Strategy is useful in positive decision making although tactics seem to be important in implementation of any plan. This essay shows the difference between the two and argues that even though both have necessarily the same goals of business success and relationship marketing, the approaches being different, the strengths of one may not completely substitute the weaknesses of the other.

E/B/31. Models of designing a manufacturing strategy: theory and case study

The paper studies the models of designing a manufacturing strategy suggested by Hill, Voss, and Skinner. The study highlights manufacturing related criteria, the steps of the strategy building process, manufacturing capabilities, key choice areas in manufacturing strategy, etc. observing differences between the analyzed models. A case study of the manufacturing strategy of H/Q Injection Moulding Company is provided.

E/B/22. Critically discuss Hamel and Prahalads view that a sound business strategy must be based on conceiving ?the company as a portfolio of core competencies rather than as a portfolio of individual business units.

This essay aims to examine Hamel and Prahalads view that a sound business strategy must be based on considering a business ?as a portfolio of core competencies rather than as a portfolio of individual business units. This essay discusses and tests the assumed relation between core competences and business strategy, after discussing both approaches, a conclusion will be made on whether Hamel and Prahalads view in relation to business strategy is accurate or whether successful strategy can be based upon other strategies such as the SBU approach.

C/B/294. Corporate management styles

This essay presents the analysis of corporate management style theory suggested by Goold and Campbell. Provides examples.

P/B/409. Game theory in strategic management and economics

The paper seeks to identify the role of game theory in strategic management reviewing theories related to strategy and economics. The application of game theory principles in business practices is argued.

C/B/258. Business Policy and Strategy

This essay contains a review of the strategic implications of mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances. It then explores the special qualities and characteristics of a turnaround situation, and how the success or failure of turnaround can be assessed. Finally, it undertakes a critical review of Porter's theory of generic strategies.

P/B/346. Effectiveness of flexible strategies

The paper argues the effectiveness of using flexible strategies in running a business. Definitions of strategy are given highlighting the 5 P pattern; the purposes of a strategy in an organisation and the tasks of strategy management are outlined. Conclusions are made about the importance of continuous strategic analysis for a company.

S/B/72. 'Corporate strategy cannot be addressed from a postmodern perspective', Critically Discuss

In order to identify whether corporate strategy can be addressed from a postmodern perspective, we first need to understand what each subject means. However when coming to a definition of both subjects there are many conflicting views and explanations. Therefore the essay will take into these views to identify the similarities and differences between corporate strategy and postmodernism. The essay will look at how corporate strategy is made up of many different levels. The extreme forms of corporate strategy will be outlined with the use of Johnson and Scholes and Mintzberg along with other information. These extremes will be compared to the extreme forms of postmodernism which have been identified by Cova and Tweeten and other information. An identification of whether there are aspects of postmodernism within these different strategy levels will be made. Using real life cases and reflecting on the events, which occurred on 11th September 2001, we will identify how different businesses use and develop strategies and whether those organisations with planned strategies perform better than those who don't. We will identify that over time organisations have changed and therefore demanded new strategies and how postmodernism has been incorporated into these new strategies. A conclusion will therefore be made as to whether strategy can be addressed from a postmodern perspective.

C/B/241. Strategy Formulation

This essay analyses the main concept behind the strategy formulation. By defining the meaning of the strategy for business, the author tries to prove that in today's highly dynamic business environments any strategic decision and strategy in general is a continuous learning process.

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