Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) for
Monsanto Company
a. Enables you to objectively choose the best strategy from
different alternatives using weighted averages;
b. Enables you to compare alternatives based on key success
factors (e.g., Economy, Technology, Political/Legal/Governmental
factors);
c. Enables you to select a strategy based on key
internal/external factors & how you can leverage these factors
to develop & sustain a competitive advantage.
Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) for
Monsanto Company
a. Enables you to objectively choose the best strategy from
different alternatives using weighted averages;
b. Enables you to compare alternatives based on key success
factors (e.g., Economy, Technology, Political/Legal/Governmental
factors);
c. Enables you to select a strategy based on key
internal/external factors & how you can leverage these factors
to develop & sustain a competitive advantage.
What is strategic planning? Is strategic planning an
effective or ineffective tool for
organizations? What are the specific elements that make
for an effective strategic planning
process in organizations?
Example of a Strategic Planning of a well-known company. Should
consist of the strategic planning key elements: Mission Statement,
Corporate Scope, Statement of Corporate Objectives, Corporate
Strategies, Operating Plan, & Financial Plan. Explain each.
Compare and contrast strategic planning and strategic
management. Discuss what you think are the three most significant
reasons why organizations do not actively engage in strategic
planning.
Reflect on your learning about Quantitative and Qualitative
research; share two ways that helped you understand how they are
different. Chose one category of study design that you found
interesting and describe; include how you believe it can help study
nursing problems. Refer back to your article you located for your
Week 3 Assignment and answer the following: (*if you were
unsuccessful with your article search, search the library again for
an article) Locate and describe the type of research...
1. Read the article to make sure you understand what it is
talking about.
2. Write a paragraph (200 words) summarizing the article. Be
sure you have factual information included in your summary. Make
sure you state where you found your article (which newspaper /
online source), the author and the date of the
article.
3. Write a paragraph (300 words) with your opinion on the
article.
What did you think about the article? If the article made you
feel...