The objective is to create a basic understanding about strategic management
Corporate Strategy: Concept, Strategic Management Process, Strategic Intent, Vision, Mission, Business Definition and Objectives.
Environmental Scanning: External- (Macro and Micro) environment appraisal, Organizational Appraisal, Porter Five Forces Model for Industry Analysis, SWOT.
Levels of Strategy: Corporate Level Strategy, Business level strategy, Functional Strategies.
Choice of Strategy: Concept of choice of Strategy, Choice process. Evaluation of Strategic alternatives, Gap Analysis, Business portfolio matrix- BCG. Factors
Strategic Implementation: Concept, Aspects and Issues in Strategic Implementation
Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance: Concept & Significance
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