Discussions: Strategic Management & Business Policy
THERE ARE 2 DISCUSSIONS AND THEY ARE DUE ON THURSDAYAT 12:00 PM (EST) NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
Operational Planning
Discuss how an organization benefits from operational planning, and how operational planning and budget planning are related. Explain how "system thinking" improves operation decision making.
Deliberate and Emergent Strategies
Read the following article: "Porter or Mintzberg: Whose view of strategy is the most relevant today?". What is the difference between deliberate strategies and emergent strategies? How might emergent strategies help with a future strategic planning process? In your opinion, what are the potential consequences of ignoring emergent strategies?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/karlmoore/2011/03/28/porter-or-mintzberg-whose-view-of-strategy-is-the-most-relevant-today/#76c9b2d76e36