ABSTRACT

Strategic management is the process and practice of establishing and delivering an organization's strategy. In this regard it is necessary to manage a number of aspects of the organization that are of strategic significance. In particular aspects such as,

Recognition of core competencies

Understanding environmental changes

Identification of threats and opportunities

Balancing stakeholder expectations

Evolving an appropriate culture

Embracing the impact of technology and innovation

Understanding the motivations of staff and customers

Being able to understand the significance of elements within the value chain

Recognizing the impact of critical success factors