MGMT 680- Ch. 11

Strategy may be implemented via

The match or degree of fit between ______ influences the firm's ability to earn above average return

The choice of structure and controls should support the ___ of the firm

_____ will change as the _____ of the org changes

__________ means selecting the appropriate structure

Research suggest that _______ declines when the firm's strategy is not matched iwth the most appropriate structure and controls

Specifies the firm's formal reporting relationships, procedures, controls and authority and decision making processes
-specifies the work to be done and how to do it given the strategies
-pivotal component of effective strategy implementation

Strategy pioneer ___ found orgs change their structures in ineffieicienceies force them to

Two consideratins regarding alignment or structure and strategy

Capacity firm requires to consistently and predictably manage its daily work routines

Opportunity to explore comp advs frim will need to be successful in the future

Guide the use of strategy, indicate how to compare actual results with expected results and suggest corrective actions to take when the difference is unacceptable

Two types of controls

Largely subjective but still able to measure criteria intended to verify that the firm is using appropriate strategies for the conditions in the external environment and the comapny's competitive advantages

Strategic controls are concerned with examining the fit between