Strategic Management Concepts A Competitive Advantage Approach Concepts

Strategic Management Concepts: A Competitive Advantage Approach, Concepts and Cases Seventeenth Edition Chapter 4 The Internal Assessment Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Learning Objectives (1 of 2) 4. 1 Describe the nature and role of an internal assessment in formulating strategies. 4. 2 Discuss the nature and role of management in formulating strategies. 4. 3 Discuss the nature and role of marketing in formulating strategies. 4. 4 Discuss the nature and role of finance and accounting in formulating strategies. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Learning Objectives (2 of 2) 4. 5 Discuss management information systems (MIS) in terms of formulating strategies. 4. 6 Explain how to develop and use an Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Figure 4. 1 The Comprehensive Strategic-Management Model Source: Fred R. David, “How Companies Define Their Mission, ” Long Range Planning 22, no. 1 (February 1989): 91. See also Anik Ratnaningsih, Nadjadji Anwar, Patdono Suwignjo, and Putu Artama Wiguna, “Balance Scorecard of David’s Strategic Modeling at Industrial Business for National Construction Contractor of Indonesia, ” Journal of Mathematics and Technology, no. 4 (October 2010): 20. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Process of Performing an Internal Audit • The internal audit – Requires gathering, assimilating, and prioritizing information about the firm's management, marketing, finance, accounting, production/operations, research and development (R and D), and management information systems operations – Provides more opportunity for participants to understand how their jobs, departments, and divisions fit into the whole firm Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Resource-Based View (RBV) (1 of 3) • The Resource-Based View (RBV) Approach – contends that internal resources are more important for a firm than external factors in achieving and sustaining competitive advantage Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Resource-Based View (RBV) (2 of 3) • Proponents of the RBV contend that organizational performance will primarily be determined by internal resources. These resources can be grouped into – tangible – intangible Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Resource-Based View (RBV) (3 of 3) • For a resource to be valuable, it must be either (1) rare, (2) hard to imitate, or (3) not easily substitutable. • These three characteristics of resources are called Empirical Indicators • These enable a firm to implement strategies that improve its efficiency and effectiveness and lead to a sustainable competitive advantage. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Key Internal Forces • Distinctive competencies – A firm’s strengths that cannot be easily matched or imitated by competitors – Building competitive advantages involves taking advantage of distinctive competencies Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Management The functions of management consist of four basic activities: • planning • organizing • motivating • controlling Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Basic Functions of Management (1 of 2) • Planning: forecasting, establishing objectives, devising strategies, and developing policies • Organizing: organizational design, job specialization, job descriptions, span of control, coordination, job design, and job analysis • Motivating: leadership, communication, work groups, behavior modification, delegation of authority, job enrichment, job satisfaction, needs fulfillment, organizational change, employee morale, and managerial morale Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Basic Functions of Management (2 of 2) • Controlling: quality control, financial control, sales control, inventory control, expense control, analysis of variances, rewards, and sanctions Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Production/Operations • Production/operations function – consists of all those activities that transform inputs into goods and services • Production/operations management deals with inputs, transformations, and outputs that vary across industries and markets. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Integrating Strategy and Culture • Organizational culture significantly affects planning activities. • If strategies can capitalize on cultural strengths, such as a strong work ethic or highly ethical beliefs, then management often can swiftly and easily implement changes. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Organizational Culture • Organizational culture is “a pattern of behavior that has been developed by an organization as it learns to cope with its problem of external adaptation and internal integration and that has worked well enough to be considered valid and to be taught to new members as the correct way to perceive, think, and feel. ” Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Table 4. 4 Aspects of Organizational Culture Dimension Low Degree High 1. Strong work ethic; arrive early and leave late 1 2 3 4 5 2. High ethical beliefs; clear code of business ethics followed 1 2 3 4 5 3. Formal dress; shirt and tie expected 1 2 3 4 5 4. Informal dress; many casual dress days 1 2 3 4 5 5. Socialize together outside of work 1 2 3 4 5 6. Do not question supervisor’s decision 1 2 3 4 5 7. Encourage whistle-blowing 1 2 3 4 5 8. Be health conscious; have a wellness program 1 2 3 4 5 9. Allow substantial “working from home” 1 2 3 4 5 10. Encourage creativity, innovation, and open-mindedness 1 2 3 4 5 11. Support women and minorities; no glass ceiling 1 2 3 4 5 12. Be highly socially responsible; be philanthropic 1 2 3 4 5 13. Have numerous meetings 1 2 3 4 5 14. Have a participative management style 1 2 3 4 5 15. Preserve the natural environment; have a sustainability program 1 2 3 4 5 Fifteen Example (Possible) Aspects of an Organization’s Culture Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Management Audit Checklist of Questions (1 of 2) 1. Does the firm use strategic-management concepts? 2. Are company objectives and goals measurable and well communicated? 3. Do managers at all hierarchical levels plan effectively? 4. Do managers delegate authority well? 5. Is the organization's structure appropriate? Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Management Audit Checklist of Questions (2 of 2) 6. Are job descriptions and job specifications clear? 7. Is employee morale high? 8. Are employee turnover and absenteeism low? 9. Are organizational reward and control mechanisms effective? Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Marketing • the process of defining, anticipating, creating, and fulfilling customers’ needs and wants. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Five Basic Activities in Marketing 1. Marketing research and target market analysis 2. Product planning 3. Pricing products 4. Promoting products 5. Placing or distributing products Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Marketing Research and Target Market Analysis • Marketing Research – the systematic gathering, recording, and analyzing of data about problems relating to the marketing of goods and services – can uncover critical strengths and weaknesses • Target Market Analysis – The examination and evaluation of consumer needs and wants Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Product Planning • Product Planning – includes activities such as test marketing; product and brand positioning; devising warranties; packaging; determining product options, features, style, and quality; deleting old products; and providing for customer service – important when a company is pursuing product development or diversification Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Pricing • Pricing – Refers to deciding the amount an individual must exchange to receive a firm’s product offering. – Pricing strategies are often based on costs, demand, the competition, or on customers’ needs. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Promotion • Promotion – Includes many marketing activities, such as advertising, sales promotion, public relations, personal selling, and direct marketing. – Common promotional tools designed to inform consumers about products include TV advertising, magazine ads, billboards, websites, and public relations, among others. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Distribution • Channels of Distribution – This is a term that refers to various intermediaries that take a product from a producer to an end customer. – These intermediaries have names such as wholesalers, retailers, brokers, facilitators, agents, vendors, or simply distributors. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Marketing Audit Checklist of Questions (1 of 2) 1. Are markets segmented effectively? 2. Is the organization positioned well among competitors? 3. Are present channels of distribution reliable and cost effective? 4. Is the firm conducting and using market research effectively? Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Marketing Audit Checklist of Questions (2 of 2) 5. Are product quality and customer service good? 6. Are the firm's products and services priced appropriately? 7. Does the firm have an effective promotional strategy? 8. Is the firm's Internet presence excellent as compared to rivals? Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Finance/Accounting Functions (1 of 4) The functions of finance/accounting comprise three decisions: 1. The investment decision 2. The financing decision 3. The dividend decision Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Finance/Accounting Functions (2 of 4) • Investment Decision (Capital Budgeting) – the allocation and reallocation of capital and resources to projects, products, assets, and divisions of an organization • Financing Decision – determines the best capital structure for the firm and includes examining various methods by which the firm can raise capital Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Finance/Accounting Functions (3 of 4) • Dividend Decisions – concern issues such as the percentage of earnings paid to stockholders, the stability of dividends paid over time, and the repurchase or issuance of stock – determine the amount of funds that are retained in a firm compared to the amount paid out to stockholders Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Finance/Accounting Functions (4 of 4) 1. How has each ratio changed over time? 2. How does each ratio compare to industry norms? 3. How does each ratio compare with key competitors? Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Figure 4. 2 Financial Ratio Trend Analysis Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Table 4. 9 A Summary of Key Financial Ratios (1 of 4) Ratio How Calculated What it measures Liquidity Ratios Current Ratio Quick Ratio extent to which a firm can meet its shortterm obligations The extent to which a firm can meet its short-term obligations without relying on the sale of its inventories Leverage Ratios Debt-to-Total. Assets Ratio The percentage of total funds provided by creditors Debt-to-Equity Ratio The percentage of total funds provided by creditors versus by owners Long-Term Debtto-Equity Ratio Times-Interest. Earned Ratio The balance between debt and equity in a firm’s long-term capital structure the extent to which earnings can decline without the firm becoming unable to meet its annual interest costs Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

A Summary of Key Financial Ratios (2 of 4) Ratio How Calculated What it measures Activity Ratios Inventory turnover Whether a firm holds excessive stocks of inventories and whether a firm is slowly selling its inventories compared to the industry average Fixed Assets turnover Sales productivity and plant and equipment utilization Total Assets turnover Whether a firm is generating a sufficient volume of business for the size of its asset investment Accounts Receivable turnover The average length of time it takes a firm to collect credit sales (in percentage terms) Average Collection Period The average length of time it takes a firm to collect on credit sales (in days) Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

A Summary of Key Financial Ratios (3 of 4) Ratio How Calculated What it measures Profitability Ratios Operating Profit Margin the total margin available to cover operating expenses and yield a profit Profitability without concern for taxes and interest Net Profit Margin After-tax profits per dollar of sales Gross Profit Margin Return on total Assets (ROA) Return on Stockholders’ Equity (ROE) Earnings Per Share (EPS) Price-Earnings Ratio After-tax profits per dollar of assets; this ratio is also called return on investment (ROI) After-tax profits per dollar of stockholders’ investment in the firm Earnings available to the owners of common stock Attractiveness of firm on equity markets Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

A Summary of Key Financial Ratios (4 of 4) Ratio • How Calculated What it measures Growth Ratios Sales Annual percentage growth in total sales Firm’s growth rate in sales Net Income Annual percentage growth in profits Firm’s growth rate in profits Earnings Per Share Annual percentage growth in EPS Firm’s growth rate in EPS Dividends Per Share Annual percentage growth in dividends per share Firm’s growth rate in dividends per share Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Finance/Accounting Audit Checklist (1 of 2) 1. Where is the firm financially strong and weak as indicated by financial ratio analyses? 2. Can the firm raise needed short-term capital? 3. Can the firm raise needed long-term capital through debt or equity? 4. Does the firm have sufficient working capital? 5. Are capital budgeting procedures effective? Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Finance/Accounting Audit Checklist (2 of 2) 6. Are dividend payout policies reasonable? 7. Does the firm have excellent relations with its investors and stockholders? 8. Are the firm's financial managers experienced and well trained? 9. Is the firm's debt situation excellent? Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Management Information Systems • Management Information System – Receives raw material from both external and internal evaluation of an organization – Improves the performance of an enterprise by improving the quality of managerial decisions – Collects, codes, stores, synthesizes, and presents information in such a manner that it answers important operating and strategic questions Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Business Analytics • A business technique that involves using software to mine huge volumes of data to help executives make decisions. • Also called predictive analytics, machine learning, or data mining. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Internal Factor Evaluation (I FE) Matrix 1. List key internal factors as identified in the internal-audit process. 2. Assign a weight that ranges from 0. 0 (not important) to 1. 0 (all-important) to each factor. 3. Assign a 1 -to-4 rating to each factor to indicate whether that factor represents a strength or weakness. 4. Multiply each factor's weight by its rating to determine a weighted score for each variable. 5. Sum the weighted scores for each variable to determine the total weighted score for the organization. Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Figure 4. 3 How to Gain and Sustain Competitive Advantages Copyright © 2020, 2017, 2015 Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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