Category: Analytical Tools
Drivers for diversification refer to the factors that motivate an organization to expand its operations beyond its core business or enter new markets. The drivers for diversification may vary based on the organization’s strategic...
The Directional Policy (GE-McKinsey) Matrix is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate a company’s business portfolio and determine which business units to invest in and which to divest. The matrix is a 9-cell...
Bowman’s Strategy Clock is an adaptation of Porter’s generic strategies that offers a more nuanced and detailed framework for developing competitive strategies. It was developed by Cliff Bowman, a British strategy expert, and is...
Porter’s generic strategy is a framework developed by Michael Porter that describes three basic strategies that a business can adopt to achieve and sustain competitive advantage. These strategies are based on a company’s relative...
Concept: SWOT is a conceptual framework for a systematic analysis that helps organize the external threats and opportunities with the internal weaknesses and strengths of the organization. SWOT analysis is the simplest way to...
Financial analysis is the process of evaluating an organization’s financial performance and health. It involves examining financial statements, such as the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, to understand how the organization...
Value chain analysis was first introduced by Michael Porter in his book “Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance” in 1985. Porter is a renowned scholar and strategist who has made significant contributions to...
VRIN analysis is a framework for evaluating the strategic resources and capabilities of a business to determine whether they provide a sustained competitive advantage. VRIN stands for Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Non-substitutable. Valuable: Resources...
Resource and competence analysis is a method used by organizations to assess their internal capabilities and strengths in order to develop strategies that can enhance their competitive advantage. It involves identifying and evaluating the...
The Ansoff Matrix is a strategic planning tool developed by Igor Ansoff, a Russian-American mathematician and business theorist. The matrix is designed to help businesses identify new growth opportunities by analyzing four strategic options....