Strategic management plays an important role in marketing, finance, HR, and competitiveness. HR systems should align with business strategy in a one-way fit, but also contribute to strategy formulation in a two-way fit. SHRM is involved in every step of strategy, from formulation to implementation to evaluation. Strategic financial management helps attract resources, maximize shareholder wealth, and take decisions to ensure future growth. It involves continuous search and selection of investment opportunities, determining optimal funding mixes, financial controls, and analyzing results to guide future goals. Strategic management in marketing concerns facing long-term competition, building corporate image, and forming marketing strategies.