Course Content
Unit VI: Strategic Management

‘Strategic Drift’ occurs when: There is a mismatch between the organisation strategy and its external environment over time


📊 Example of Strategic Drift

Nokia is a classic case:

  • Nokia was a leader in mobile phones.

  • As smartphones (like Apple’s iPhone) changed the market, Nokia stuck to its old operating systems and product designs.

  • It failed to adapt quickly — a case of strategic drift — and lost market leadership.