B3.1 Distinguish between the different levels of objectives (3) – The three levels of objectives are: Strategic Operational Functional You will have to discuss each of these in terms of the parties involved, time-frame, level of detail etc ***B1.3 - Discuss the strategy implementation challenges and problems (barriers) that organizations face in the contemporary business environment (15) The challenges are as follows: (7) Lack of resources Poor leadership The strategy is poorly communicated As the strategy is cascaded down the organisation, critical issues become lost in translation Actions required for implementation are not clearly defined Organisational culture is not aligned to the strategy Reward and incentive systems are not aligned to strategic goals. Too much emphasis is place on strategic planning and too little time is allocated for strategic implementation.
B3.1 – Distinguish between the different levels of objectives (3) The three levels of objectives are: Strategic Operational Functional You will have to discuss each of these in terms of the parties involved, time-frame, level of detail etc ***B1.3 - Discuss the strategy implementation challenges and problems (barriers) that organizations face in the contemporary business environment (15) The challenges are as follows: (7) Lack of resources Poor leadership The strategy is poorly communicated As the strategy is cascaded down the organisation, critical issues become lost in translation Actions required for implementation are not clearly defined Organisational culture is not aligned to the strategy Reward and incentive systems are not aligned to strategic goals. Too much emphasis is place on strategic planning and too little time is allocated for strategic implementation.