The Strategic Planning Process
"Like any organizational tool, the strategic planning process has received a lot of criticism over time, among them is the difficulty in implementing strategies due to the separation between formulation and implementation of strategy" (MINTZBERG, 1994 pp 479 ).
Jick (2001), conceives that while much research has been done on strategy, not enough focus has been given to the implementation of planned actions. It's as if the two go hand in hand based on previous studies. If one is going to practice strategic planning they would need to also figure out how to implement that into their daily tasks. This would mean being in tune with the work load they're faced with each day and asking themselves if the strategy they're using is best suited for such tasks. There needs to be organization as well, "he organizational structure must be suitable to the environment which it is inserted in" (VOLBERDA, 1998, 2004; SUAREZ; CUSUMANO; FINE, 1995 ppg 480).
Our manager does sometimes implement strategic planning, she has to, especially when we're facing month, quarter or year end. These are extremely hectic times. We have so much work to complete in a timely manner while also paying attention to small details. She currently has us split into two groups, the processors and then our support team. This displays great strategy, as our support team loads all of the work for the processors, the …show more content…
Although there have been some debates as to wether or not strategic planning is effective, if companies have the right person in a position to implement it, it can work.
References
Felype Neis, D., Fernandes Pereira, M., & Antonio Maccari, E. (2017). Strategic Planning Process and Organizational Structure: Impacts, Confluence and Similarities. Brazilian Business Review (Portuguese Edition), 14(5), 479-492.
Jick (2001), conceives that while much research has been done on strategy, not enough focus has been given to the implementation of planned actions. It's as if the two go hand in hand based on previous studies. If one is going to practice strategic planning they would need to also figure out how to implement that into their daily tasks. This would mean being in tune with the work load they're faced with each day and asking themselves if the strategy they're using is best suited for such tasks. There needs to be organization as well, "he organizational structure must be suitable to the environment which it is inserted in" (VOLBERDA, 1998, 2004; SUAREZ; CUSUMANO; FINE, 1995 ppg 480).
Our manager does sometimes implement strategic planning, she has to, especially when we're facing month, quarter or year end. These are extremely hectic times. We have so much work to complete in a timely manner while also paying attention to small details. She currently has us split into two groups, the processors and then our support team. This displays great strategy, as our support team loads all of the work for the processors, the …show more content…
Although there have been some debates as to wether or not strategic planning is effective, if companies have the right person in a position to implement it, it can work.
References
Felype Neis, D., Fernandes Pereira, M., & Antonio Maccari, E. (2017). Strategic Planning Process and Organizational Structure: Impacts, Confluence and Similarities. Brazilian Business Review (Portuguese Edition), 14(5), 479-492.