- Rapid change in competitive forces in the business environment due to the entry of multinational corporations has increased the importance of strategic planning after to the liberalization of the economy.
Steps Involved in Strategic Planning
- Strategic planning typically begins with defining the mission and setting objectives to establish the purpose and goals.
- Next, analysing existing strategies helps understand the current position and performance.
- Then, defining strategic issues identifies challenges and opportunities that need addressing.
- After that, new or revised strategies are developed along with critical success factors.
- Finally, plans are prepared and implemented to put strategies into action.