STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

http://says.com/my/news/new-local-cosmetics-store-sefarra-marred-by-controversy-accused-of-plagiarising-sephora After reading the above article, what do you think about local brands that clone international brands? In my opinion, the local entrepreneur that copying the global cosmetic store they may not have their own creativity and idea to make product. They like to take other’s idea to easier their job. They copying the store about 99.9% include style and design to gain popularity like the famous global cosmetic store and they sell fake products. So, we must respect the other entrepreneur and be professional. We must have our own idea and creativity to make product. Finally, as a businesswoman we must motivate ourselves to be a successful businesswoman.

I have learned a case study about malay  interpreneur, Puan Nabilah who is owned "Sedap Cookies" . A Full Stomach Makes One Happy That is Malay rhyme had influenced Puan Nabilah's belief that she could make people happy with her variety of homemade cookies. "Sedap Cookies" was a homemade-recipe cookies company which was first established in 1984 selling varieties of Malay and Nyonya delicacies. According to Puan Nabilah, all of her children were involved in the company management. Puan Nabilah's 1st son, Hazmir, who came from a medical background, devoted full commitment to his familyn business. The 2nd one, Hazlan was incharged for international market and franchising whereas the youngest so, Haris become the General Manager. Puan Nabilah experienced many obstacles and challenges before become a successful interpreneur. Then, her business become bigger and bigger and spread outside of Malaysia.  "When Your Food Tasted Good, People Will Becom...

Robin Hood is the first case study that i have learned in this subject. It is also already discussed with my group members and in the class.   The Discussion Questions : 1. What strategic problem does Robin Hood have? increasing number of allies decrease in supply of food changing methods straying from vision -Problems within Robin Hood's strategy involved the ramifications of having an increased number of members in his band. At least first he mentions how membership in the key to his success yet the larger the more problems it causes. -The increase in members showed a direct correlation to lack of discipline and devation as well as it drowned their financial reserves because of the more fund they needed to buy regarding the sheriff and what the best method was to weaken him, either kill him or possibly accept barons offer. 2. What strategic can Robin Hood implement? -Robin Hood's strategy should focus on short term goals of helping...

QURAN & SIRAH  🌼 Prophet Daud was a superb strategic thinker who understood strategy even while still youth. He did not attack Goliath's strenghts but was inspired by Allah to attack his weakness. 🌼 Prophet Yusuf used strategy effectively. 🌼 In Surah Yusuf, he planned a scenario that would shame his brothers into repentance - placing a drinking cup in one of his brothers' sandlebag and accusing them of theft, he prompted them to admit their crime and deal with their past misdeed. 🌼 Prophet Nuh reacted in a proactive strategic manner building the ark before the flood, selecting pairs of animals, working collaboratively with the believers. 🌼 The migrants from Makkah to Madinah in September 622CE followed a route that was exactly the opposite of what his pursues had anticipated. 🌼 The treaty of Hudaibiyyah, turned out to be a clear victory for the Muslims and provide a much needed strategic, short-term respite. 🌼 Positioning the Muslim's army, draining the ...

THE QURANIC PERSPECTIVE RELATED TO STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT THE PROBLEM THE SOLUTION SURAH Al-Takathur (Quran, 102) Al-Asr (Quran, 103) DESCRIPTION People are competing with one another to get their destination quickly. They hide embarrassing information from the boss and they play political games inside the organization. Their focus is on this life. Successful people cooperate with one another because they are all in the same car. To arrive safely at their destination, they need to say the truth (even to their bosses) and they need to be patient (even when they do not get that promotion). Their focus is on life after death. MENTAL MODEL Competition Cooperation MOTIVATION Extrinsic Intrinsic PERSPECTIVE The life The next life METAPHOR A good driver drives quickly A good driver drives safely COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FROM AN ISLAMIC PERS...

🌹 Successful implementation requires certain sequence of activities that need to be done to give this process a higher chance of success. 🌹 4 steps are proposed : Convert the strategy to strategic objective (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Targeted within a specific time or SMART) Build the strategic action plan (SAP) Develop the strategic annual action plan 🌹🍉🍉🍉🍊🐤🐤🐤🐤 Look at the soft components of strategic implementation. STRATEGY TO STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES 🐤 Converting the strategy to something measurable requires that it is turned into a strategic objective statement. For example : The chosen strategy : 'backward integration to control the raw material supply' The strategic objective : ' to establish at least two firms to handle the company's need for 80% of the raw material supply in three years time' STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 🐤 The SAP is the document to be used as a reference for management purposes. 🐤 The ac...