Distinguish between the 3 levels of Strategy and the three stages of Strategic Management. Explain the activities entailed at each of the 3 levels of strategy. 1 (b). Explain the relevance of each of the following terms and concepts to a non management professional. I) Synergy II) Scenario Planning III) Bench-Marking IV) Value Chain Analysis

Distinguish between the 3 levels of Strategy and the three stages of Strategic Management. Explain the activities entailed at each of the 3 levels of strategy. 1 (b). Explain the relevance of each of the following terms and concepts to a non management professional. I) Synergy II) Scenario Planning III) Bench-Marking IV) Value Chain Analysis

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Author:Richard L. Daft

Publisher:Richard L. Daft

Chapter8: Strategy Formulation And Execution

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