A Study Needs For Strategy for Training and ...

A Study Needs For Strategy for Training and Development

Author Name : A. Joushna

ABSTRACT

The Importance of Strategic Management to Business Organizations Julius Taper Chairperson, Department of Accounting & Finance Lupane State University Abstract This paper presents strategic management as an important business management concept. It defines strategy and explains the key concepts in strategic management; strategic vision, objectives, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, evaluation and initiating corrective action. The research also focuses on the corporate governance aspect of strategic management; role of the board of directors in crafting and executing strategy. The different levels of pitching strategy are also discussed in this paper; corporate, business, functional and operational. All these concepts are examined with a view to highlight their importance in the effective and efficient management of business organizations. In an operating environment that is dynamic and highly competitive, business organizations need to appreciate the importance of crafting and effectively executing strategies that can help them create sustainable competitive advantage. Key Words: Strategic Management, Vision, Objectives, Strategy Formulation, Strategy Implementation, Evaluation, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Functional Strategy, Operational Strategy, Corporate Governance.