The implementation of planned strategies is described as happening at the bottom of the organizational hierarchy through what means?
Explanation
This question focuses on where the execution or 'implementation' of strategy actually occurs within an organization. The text emphasizes that while strategy is formulated at the top, it is the day-to-day actions of frontline, operational employees that constitute its real implementation.
Other questions
According to the provided text, what is defined as the set of activities that firm managers undertake to put their firms in the best possible position to compete successfully in the marketplace?
What are the components of the Strategy Cycle as illustrated in Exhibit 9.3?
How is a firm's mission statement different from its vision statement, according to the text?
What is Disney's very broad vision statement as presented in Exhibit 9.4?
According to the text, why is strategic analysis an early step in the strategic management process?
What are strategic objectives defined as in the text?
What is the primary concern of a corporate-level strategy?
In the BCG Matrix, what is the description of a business unit categorized as a 'Cash Cow'?
Which of the following is defined as a 'grand strategy' in the text?
What does a 'defensive strategy' typically involve, as described in the text?
What does the SMART framework, used for setting good goals, stand for?
How does the text differentiate between strategic, tactical, and operational planning?
What is benchmarking defined as in the context of measuring strategic performance?
According to Table 9.2, if the strategic plan is 'Product differentiation' and the tactical plan is 'Increase customer satisfaction', what is a potential performance measure?
What is the key takeaway from the discussion on the circular nature of the strategy process?
In the context of the BCG Matrix, what is the recommended action for a business unit classified as a 'Dog'?
How does the text define a 'plan'?
What is the primary difference between a short-term strategic plan and a long-term strategic plan?
In the comparison of planning levels in Exhibit 9.13, which management level primarily answers the 'How?' question in an operational context?
What is the primary difference between a firm's vision and its strategic objectives?
Why did Ford make a defensive decision to stop selling sedans in the United States, according to the text?
What is tactical planning described as in the text?
What is the key difference between a business-level strategy and a corporate-level strategy?
According to Exhibit 9.5, which strategic analysis tool would primarily help answer the question 'Are other firms in the industry competing based on price or on differentiation?'