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why do we implement strategy
poor implementation means planning is a waste of time and effort
what must we do to achieve results from strategy? (3)

effective implementation


motivated managers


required resources

consequences of strategy implementation (4)
  • radical change makes implementation hard
  • changes affect all facets of organisation
  • need to carry all employees along
  • change causes upheaval
problems with implementation (4)
  1. matching strat with structure
  2. inadequate info and communication
  3. uncertainty and risk
  4. management systems
successful implementation involves... (7)
  1. clear responsibility
  2. limited strategy
  3. planned actions
  4. milestones
  5. performance measures
  6. style of leadership
  7. timing

importance of middle managers? (4)

crucial position


knowledge managers


key implementers


inhibitors to change

woodridge and Floyd?

middle management involved in strat


--> improved DM --> superior strat --> better organisational performance

carnell's reaction to change model
how do people cope with change? performance reduces than gradually increases, and self esteem constantly peaks and troughs, increasing as it goes through the adaptation and internalisation stage
building culture for successful implementation

develop group DM skills


introduce innovatve thinking


develop skills and knowledge


encourage staff security


encourage broad thinking

planning for marketing control (4)

1. set standards and measurement intervals


2. measure interim progress


3. compare measurmeents with standards, diagnose results


4. take corrective action as needed

seven levels of control
  1. business unit
  2. product / line
  3. geography
  4. brand
  5. marketing mix
  6. segment
  7. manager
types of control

productivity


strategic


financial


annual