Corporate scenarios follow a three-step process: Using industry scenarios, a company can see the projected outcome over the next 15 years using points like: optimistic, pessimistic and most likely. In this scenario, it will also include the Gross Domestic Product, Consumer Price Index and prime interest rate too include external factors such as government regulations and industry …show more content…
In doing so, this will allow assumptions to be compared with the financial statements that identify the likelihood of implementing the course of action. This tool creates the way ahead for an organization by identifying the best plan, and identifying the weaknesses. 2. Textron’s strategic outsourcing focuses more on emerging and profitable markets, ultimately expanding their global reach. These new markets allow Textron to better serve their global customers, broaden their global marketability and bottom line due to utilizing indigenous and skilled local workforce.
Another key element of Textron’s strategy is to boost foreign market sales and service by establishing sales and distribution. Textron has established market footholds, where long-term growth prospects are strong, in India, China and Central and South America (Textron, 2016).
3. According to Wheelen and Hunger (2015), by focusing on a competent financial strategy, an organization can take full advantage of lower cost of funds and financial flexibility (p. 217). As an example, Textron has its own financial department. This allows them to provide what Textron calls, “innovative financial solutions” to its customers (Textron, …show more content…
A program is a collection of tactics that companies use in order to accomplish their goals, objectives or plan. There are numerous kinds of tactics in which an organization can build strategies from to enhance their competitiveness. These tactics include:
Competitive tactics are those that are narrower in scope and much shorter in time horizon.
Timing tactics are those that are actioned when a new strategy is implemented.
Market location tactics are those that deal with where a new strategy is implemented. According to Wheelen and Hunger (2015), these can be used offensively or defensively.
The budget is the last check for the company to verify whether or not a strategy is a viable option, or needs to be reworked. This identifies the fiscal shortcomings of strategies prior to implementation.
Once the budget is finalized, the organization can now move forward with establishing procedures. These procedure, also known as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), will typically detail the how-to’s of implementing the organization’s tactical plan, according to Wheelen and Hunger (2015). Also, SOP’s are a living breathing document so as not to become