Guide for Case Analysis and Strategic Development Plan

1. Present framework for analysis. Illustrate the Strategic Management Process and
indicate the step that faltered.

2. Identify the firms strategic mandates (vision, mission, goals, objectives).

Critique & improve.

3. In case there are no existing mandates, recommend appropriate vision, mission,

and goal statements. Justify these statements in light of the firms history and
desired future scenario.

4. Prepare & discuss briefly the following:

Industry Portfolio Matrix (IFE & EFE)
Competitive Analysis Matrix (CPM)
SWOT Matrix
Any 2 of the following matrices, whichever is applicable (SPACE,
BCG, Grand Strategy, IE)

5. Recommend alternative strategies derived from the strategy formulation tools

that were utilized.

6. Develop a criteria for choosing strategies.

7. Using criteria in #6, briefly explain the advantages & disadvantages of the
strategy alternatives. This step should enable you to narrow down your choices
to the top 3-4 alternatives.

8. Recommend the best alternative strategy using the QSPM as a tool.

9. Prepare a 2 year action plan based on chosen strategy/strategies.

10. If necessary, present new organizational structure in keeping with

recommended strategies.

11. Recommend procedures for strategy review & evaluation.