Strategic Analysis Tools
Topic Gateway Series
Strategic Analysis Tools
Strategic Analysis Tools
Topic Gateway Series No. 34
Prepared by Jim Downey and Technical Information Service
1 October 2007
Topic Gateway Series
Strategic Analysis Tools
About Topic Gateways
Topic Gateways are intended as a refresher or introduction to topics of interest to CIMA members. They include a basic definition, a brief overview and a fuller explanation of practical application. Finally they signpost some further resources for detailed understanding and research. Topic Gateways are available electronically to CIMA Members only in the CPD Centre on the CIMA website, along with a number of electronic resources.
About the Technical Information Service
CIMA supports its members and students with its Technical Information Service (TIS) for their work and CPD needs. Our information specialists and accounting specialists work closely together to identify or create authoritative resources to help members resolve their work related information needs. Additionally, our accounting specialists can help CIMA members and students with the interpretation of guidance on financial reporting, financial management and performance management, as defined in the CIMA Official Terminology 2005 edition. CIMA members and students should sign into My CIMA to access these services and resources. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 26 Chapter Street London SW1P 4NP United Kingdom T. +44 (0)20 7663 5441 F. +44 (0)20 7663 5442 E. tis@cimaglobal.com www.cimaglobal.com
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Topic Gateway Series
Strategic Analysis Tools
Strategic analysis tools
Definition and concept
Strategic Analysis is: ‘… the process of conducting research on the business environment within which an organisation operates and on the organisation itself, in order to formulate strategy.’ BNET Business Dictionary ‘… a theoretically informed understanding of the environment in which an organisation is operating, together
Strategic Analysis Tools
Strategic Analysis Tools
Topic Gateway Series No. 34
Prepared by Jim Downey and Technical Information Service
1 October 2007
Topic Gateway Series
Strategic Analysis Tools
About Topic Gateways
Topic Gateways are intended as a refresher or introduction to topics of interest to CIMA members. They include a basic definition, a brief overview and a fuller explanation of practical application. Finally they signpost some further resources for detailed understanding and research. Topic Gateways are available electronically to CIMA Members only in the CPD Centre on the CIMA website, along with a number of electronic resources.
About the Technical Information Service
CIMA supports its members and students with its Technical Information Service (TIS) for their work and CPD needs. Our information specialists and accounting specialists work closely together to identify or create authoritative resources to help members resolve their work related information needs. Additionally, our accounting specialists can help CIMA members and students with the interpretation of guidance on financial reporting, financial management and performance management, as defined in the CIMA Official Terminology 2005 edition. CIMA members and students should sign into My CIMA to access these services and resources. The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 26 Chapter Street London SW1P 4NP United Kingdom T. +44 (0)20 7663 5441 F. +44 (0)20 7663 5442 E. tis@cimaglobal.com www.cimaglobal.com
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Topic Gateway Series
Strategic Analysis Tools
Strategic analysis tools
Definition and concept
Strategic Analysis is: ‘… the process of conducting research on the business environment within which an organisation operates and on the organisation itself, in order to formulate strategy.’ BNET Business Dictionary ‘… a theoretically informed understanding of the environment in which an organisation is operating, together
References: Online articles BNET Business Directory (2007)