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Department of Education
SDO- City of San Fernando (LU)
Region 1
The learners should be able to:
1. Explain strategic analysis and intuitive thinking (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-2)
2. Apply strategic analysis (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-3)
3. Apply intuitive thinking in solving a problem in the community using a map
of social networks (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-4;HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-6)
TRENDS, NETWORKS,
AND CRITICAL
THINKING IN THE 21ST
CENTURY
(Quarter 1- Module 3/Week 3)
MODULE 3 – Strategic Analysis and Intuitive Thinking
MODULE 2 – Emergence of Trends and Patterns
2. Our Guide
For the parents:
1. Please guide your child while he is studying and answering the tasks provided in this
module.
2. Remind your child about his study time and schedule so he can finish the module.
3. Let your child answer the module activities independently however, assist him only
when necessary.
4. I will call on a certain time based on the schedule to explain the lessons in the module.
5. Kindly return the whole module and answer sheets on _________ during Fridays at
____________________.
For the learners:
1. Read carefully the directions so that you will know what to do.
2. If there are directions or topics in the module that are difficult for you to understand,
feel free to ask from your parents or companions at home. However, if you still could
not understand, you can call me at this number, _____________so I could explain it
to you clearly.
3. Answer the activities in the module on the specific day for the subject. Use a separate
sheet of paper for your answers. Avoid writing or tearing the pages of this module
because this will be used by other pupils/students like you.
4. Write important concepts in your notebook regarding your lesson. This will help you
in your review later.
5. You need to finish the activities in this module so that you can give this to your
parents on ___________________________.
Always remember these health tips:
1. Remember to wear your face mask properly and regularly.
2. Always wash your hands with clean water and soap.
3. Cover your mouth and nose with handkerchief whenever you cough or sneeze.
4. Follow the one-meter distance so that you will prevent the spread of the virus.
3. What I Need to Know
There are at least two modes styles of thinking that, managers appear to
follow in developing their strategy, whether business or technology strategy. Some
mangers prefer an intuitive style of strategic thinking, while others favour a more
analytical style. This module was especially designed to help you understand and apply
strategic analysis and intuitive thinking in solving a particular problem in your community.
At the end of this module, you shall be able to:
1. Explain strategic analysis and intuitive thinking (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-2)
2. Apply strategic analysis (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-3)
3. Apply intuitive thinking in solving a problem in the community using a map of
social networks (HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-4;HUMSS_MCT12-Ic-e-6)
What I Know
ACTIVITY 1- BRAINSTORMING
Direction. Give some words (5) that you can relate to analysis, thinking, and intuition.
LESSON
3
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND INTUITIVE
THINKING
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4. What’s In
STRATEGY VS INTUTION
Intuitions are knowledge derived from accumulated experience. For example, experience
from reading a lot of speeches allows me to intuitively recognize the main message of the
speech apart from the jumbles of rhetoric and details. Intuitive thinking is just that: thoughts
that arise from the back of your mind because the situation you are dealing with has something
in common with your past experience. No one can teach you this; it must be earned with real-
world experience.
Strategic thinking is a systematic approach to solving problems. It begins with
recognizing the problem, analyzing it on a strategic level, defining the strategic objective,
coming up with an action plan that can satisfy that objective, evaluating the feasibility of the
operational and tactical level, enacting the plan, and evaluating the result. Can intuitive
thinking and and strategic thinking converge to the same course of action? Yes, but not usually.
Which one is faster? Intuitions are lightning fast. It comes to you on the spot, or in the
morning shower the next day. You see, intuitive thinking only analyzes existing data you
already have in your brain(experience) . Strategic thinking requires you to go out and collect
data you never had, then analyze it. Which one is safer? Strategic thinking is safer because you
are forced to collect new data. Intuitive thinking relives on past experience which means it
might be working on outdated data.
Intuitive thinking is a feeling (a sense) that doesn’t use rational processes such as facts
and data.
Good intuition comes from years of knowledge and experience that allows you to
understand how people and the world works. Many situations are intuitive. Some aren’t.
Intuitive thinking is important. Equally important is non-intuitive thinking. Non-intuitive
thinking provides some of the best opportunities to learn and grow. Book knowledge is
important. However, with first hand experience you learn those areas that aren’t intuitive
thinking. Another term that is commonly used for non-intuitive thinking is: learning the ropes.
Mentors, coaches and teachers work closely with their students to help them learn the intuitive
thinking as well as the non-intuitive (and counter intuitive) thinking about a subject. With
experience, practice and wisdom, non-intuitive thinking can sometimes become intuitive
thinking.
LESSON
3
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS AND INTUITIVE
THINKING
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5. What’s New
STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
Strategic analysis is a process that involves researching an organization’s business environment
within which it operates. Strategic analysis is essential to formulate strategic planning for decision
making and smooth working of that organization. With the help of strategic planning, the objective or
goals that are set by the organization can be fulfilled.
TYPES OF STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
1. Internal strategic analysis: As the name suggests, through this analysis organizations look
inwards or within the organization and identify the positive and negative points, and establish
the set of resources that can be used to improve the company’s image within the market.
Internal analysis starts from evaluating the performance of the organization. This includes
evaluating the potential of an organization and its capacity to grow.
SWOT analysis is one of the most reputed techniques for internal strategic analysis.
There is no better way to benefit from a strategically performed analysis than to use it to detect
the strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats that your project may suffer.
Performing SWOT analysis will help you create a strong and long term vision through
strategic planning for your organization. The important thing is to constantly evaluate the
environment in which the company operates, and act accordingly. It is essential for an
organization to take into account the SWOT principle in order to be able to plan efficiently.
Through a thorough SWOT analysis companies will be able to prevent a number of problems
that can arise if there is no systematic analysis.
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6. 2. External strategic analysis: Once the organization has successfully completed its internal
analysis, the organization needs to know about external factors that can be a hindrance in their
growth. To do so, they need to know how the market functions and how consumers react or
behave to certain products or services. Measuring customer satisfaction is a common external
analysis method.
PEST analysis is one of the most widely used external analysis techniques. The process
one is most likely to adopt when using a PEST technique is relatively a simple one.
7. What is It
ACTIVITY 2- TRUE OR FALSE
II. Multi Variety True or False. Write the letter of your answer on the blank provided before
each number. (10 points)
A. If X statement is true and Y statement is false.
B. If X statement is false and Y statement is true.
C. If both X and Y statements are true.
D. If both X and Y statements are false.
____1. X: PEST analysis is one of the most widely used external analysis techniques
Y: SWOT analysis is one of the most reputed techniques for internal strategic
analysis.
___2. X: PEST analysis is a simple but widely used tool that helps in understanding the
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Y: SWOT analysis is a scan of the external macro-environment in which an
organization exists.
___3. X: Technological. These affect the cost of capital and purchasing power of an
organization.
Y: Political factors. These include government regulations such as employment laws,
environmental regulations and tax policy
___4. X: SWOT analysis starts by defining the objective of the project or business activity
Y: It is often plotted on a simple 2x2 matrix.
___5. X: PEST factors can be classified as opportunities or threats in a SWOT analysis.
Y: It is often useful to complete a PEST analysis before completing a SWOT analysis.
What’s More
ACTIVITY 3- INTUTIVE THINKING
III. Think of an existing problem in your community and devise some creative solutions to it
using intuitive thinking.
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9. Assessment
I. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Use the answer sheet provided for
you.
1. It is the type of strategic analysis that looks inwards or within the organization and identify
the positive and negative points and establish the set of resources that can be used to improve
the company’s image within the market.
A. External B. Internal C. Middle D. Outermost
2. It is a systematic approach to solving problems which begins with recognizing the problem.
A. Analytical thinking
B. Creative thinking
C. Intuitive thinking
D. Strategic thinking
3. ______analysis is one of the most reputed techniques for internal strategic analysis
A. PEST B. PESTLE C. SWOT D. TREND
4. It is the type of strategic analysis that looks into the external factors that can be a hindrance
in the growth of an organization.
A. External B. Internal C. Middle D. Outermost
5. ________ thinking is a feeling (a sense) that doesn’t use rational processes such as facts
and data.
A. Analytical
B. Creative
C. Intuitive
D. Strategic
II. TRUE or FALSE. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false on the space provided
before each number.
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10. ____1. Technological in PEST analysis affects the cost of capital and purchasing power of an
organization.
____2. SWOT analysis starts by defining the objective of the project or business activity.
____3. Good intuition comes from years of knowledge and experience that allows you to
understand how people and the world works.
____4. Performing SWOT analysis will help you create a strong and long term vision through
strategic planning for your organization.
____5. PEST analysis is a simple but widely used tool that helps in understanding the
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
References
Book References
Renato T. Dela Cruz and Ronel P. Dela Cruz. Wired! Trends Networks and Critical Thinking
Skills in the 21st Century: A textbook on Humanities and Social Sciences. The Phoenix
Publishing House Inc.; c2017.
Online Resources
https://www.questionpro.com/blog/strategic-analysis/
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_09.htm
https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/ap-computer-science-principles/data-
analysis-101/data-tools/a/finding-patterns-in-data-sets
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2011/09/thinking-god
Development Team of the Module
Writer/Illustrator/Layout Artist: Romel Christian Z. Miano, Special Science Teacher I
Editor/Evaluator/Reviewer: Krysna C. Milanes, Teacher II
Brenda A. Sabado, Principal IV - LUNHS
Thea Zonette S. Medrano, OIC-Assistant Principal
Pearl Frigillana Abat, EPS In-Charge
Management Team: Dr. Rowena C. Banzon, CESO V, SDS
Dr. Wilfredo E. Sindayen, ASDS
Dr. Agnes B. Cacap, Chief- CID
Dr. Jose Mari P. Almeida, Chief- SGOD
Genevieve B. Ugay, EPS- LRMS
Hazel B. Libatique, Librarian II
Aurelio C. Dayag, Jr., PDO II
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