2. Strategic Management?
Set of decisions and actions related to formulation,
implementation and control of strategy
Strategic
Fit
Organizatinal
Unity
Manages
Changes
Resource
Management
Importance:
3. • Partnerships where two or more organizations
work together to achieve shared goals while
remaining independent
• Collaborations and strategic alliances are smart
ways for organizations to grow together
• Forms of collaborations:
⚬ Joint Ventures: 2+ org. create a new business
⚬ Equity Partnerships: Buy stakes in other org.
⚬ Non-Equity Alliances: Based on contracts
⚬ Consortia: Collaborate for large projects
CollaborationsandStrategicAlliances
4. • Access to New Markets
⚬ Enable companies to enter new markets
• Resource Sharing
⚬ Share vital resources like technology, HR
• Risk Mitigation
⚬ Distribute financial and operational risks
• Competitive Advantage
⚬ Combines the strength of both partners,
providing a competitive advantage
Implicationsfor Organization
5. Positive Impact on Organization
andStrategicManagement
• Influencing the scope of strategic decisions
⚬ May lead to new market opportunities or
require adjustments
• Shaping resource allocation
⚬ Resources may need to be directed towards
managing the alliance
• Developing new capabilities
⚬ A means to acquire new skills and
technologies
• Adapting to the competitive landscape
⚬ Help companies respond to changes and
counter threats
6. • Cultural Differences
⚬ Different cultures can cause conflicts
(management styles, decision-making
processes, and communication practices)
• Strategic Misalignment
⚬ Partners with experience conflicts
• Resource Dependency
⚬ Over-reliance on a partner’s resources
creates vulnerabilities
• Intellectual Property Risks
⚬ Sharing technology and knowledge poses
risks of intellectual property theft
Challenges in Collaborations and
StrategicAlliance
7. • Due Diligence
⚬ Researching the potential partner's
background
• Clear Agreements
⚬ Should outline the scope of the partnership,
the objectives
• Regular Communication
⚬ Regular meetings, progress reports, and
feedback sessions
• Flexibility and Adaptability
⚬ Flexibility ensures that the alliance remains
relevant and effective and should adapt
according to situations
ResponsetoChallenges
8. • Starbucks uses alliances, like with Tata in India,
to expand globally and navigate local markets
• Collaborations help Starbucks diversify its
product offerings
• Partnerships enhance Starbucks' sustainability
initiatives and maintain its competitive edge
Companies Responding to
StrategicAlliances(Global)
StarbucksandTata
9. • SCBN and BBSM have formed a strategic
business alliance
• SCBN will issue a co-branded Visa Platinum
card offering attractive cash back offers
• Cardholders get a 10% instant discount for the
first three months and the card will be issued
Companies Responding to
StrategicAlliances(Nepalese)
StandardCharteredBank NepalandBBSM
10. • Collaborations and strategic alliances
⚬ provide access to new markets,
⚬ resource sharing,
⚬ risk mitigation, and
⚬ competitive advantage
• Partnerships can face challenges like
⚬ cultural differences,
⚬ strategic misalignment,
⚬ resource dependency
• Companies like Starbucks with Tata and Standard
Chartered Bank with Bhatbhateni demonstrate
that well-managed alliances
Conclusion