11. Exhibit 4 –5 ● Parts of a Company Situation Analysis 1. Assessment of the present strategy based on performance. 2. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. 3. Assessment of competitive strength and identification of competitive advantage. 4. Conclusions concerning competitive position. 5. Determination of the issues and problems that need to be addressed through the strategic planning process.
12. Exhibit 4 –6 ● SWOT Analysis for Starbucks Coffee
17. Exhibit 4 –8 ● Criteria That Objectives Should Meet
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22. Exhibit 4 –9 ● Grand and Growth Strategies Grand Strategy Growth (aggressively expand size) Stability (remain the same or grow slowly) Turnaround and Retrenchment (reverse a negative trend and cut back)) Combination (mix of other three) Growth Strategies Concentration—expand existing line(s) of business Integration—expand forward and/or backward within line(s) of business Diversification—add related and/or unrelated products
23. Common Methods for Pursuing a Growth Strategy Mergers Acquisitions Joint Ventures Takeovers Strategic Alliances