The Shell Directional Policy Matrix is another refinement upon the Boston Matrix. Along the horizontal axis are prospects for sector profitability‚ and along the vertical axis is a company’s competitive capability. As with the GE Business Screen the location of a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in any cell of the matrix implies different strategic decisions. However decisions often span options and in practice the zones are an irregular shape and do not tend to be accommodated by box shapes. Instead
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Directional Policy Matrix 1. Introduction Many large companies comprise several distinct divisions or strategic business units (SBUs). So one of the challenges facing the parent company of a multi-divisional company is to allocate resources to each division. So in order to make wise decisions on resource allocation‚ is there a tool that can assist senior executives determine the direction for each division or SBU? Actually there are two tools‚ the BCG matrix and the Directional Policy Matrix (DPM)
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SHELL DIRECTIONAL POLICY MARKET FOR PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS Strategic Implications Unlike the Boston Matrix in which one is looking for a balance of business opportunities spread amongst growth and maturing markets‚ in the Directional Policy Matrix the concentration of business opportunities should be focused around the ‘Leader’ domain‚ i.e. the top left hand area of the matrix. Under such circumstances‚ one is looking at a strong portfolio where the company is focusing on markets that are attractive
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Efficient Information Exchange One of the advantages of implementing the matrix organizational structure in a business is that it can lead to an efficient exchange of information. Departments work closely together and communicate with each other frequently to solve issues. Efficient lines of communication enhance productivity and allow for quick decision-making. For example‚ in a matrix structure‚ individuals from the marketing‚ finance and product departments may confer with one another to formulate
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Community Policing brings police and citizens together to prevent crime and solve neighborhood problems. With community policing‚ the emphasis is on stopping crime before it happens‚ not responding to calls for service after the crime occurs. Community policing gives citizens more control over the quality of life in their community. Community policing means police become part of the neighborhood. This helps police get a better sense of resident’s needs and helps residents to develop greater trust
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DEFINITION In the economic literature no one generally corresponding definition for the concept "Matrix-Organisation" exists. Nevertheless some general principles can be found: -While in the conventional organisation forms just one criterion is selected and used for the structure on a certain level‚ it is typical for the matrix organisation that simultaneously and with equal rights two or more structure features are taken into consideration. -Thereby emerges a "mixed organisation form"‚ which
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Matrix form of structure? Organisational structure refers to the way that tasks and responsibilities are allocated to individuals and the ways that individuals are grouped together into offices‚ departments‚ and divisions. Mangers often describe their organisation by drawing an organisation chart which shows the structure of an organisation and the relationships and relative ranks of its profits and positions. When small businesses are started
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CONTRACTIONARY MONETARY POLICY Fiscal policies and monetary policies are the two means implemented by the government to deliver its macroeconomic objectives. Fiscal policies are more related to increasing and decreasing the aggregate demand through tax rates and government spending. On the other hand‚ monetary policies are the actions of the central banks that determine the size and rate of money circulating in the economy. Economists say that there is no interaction
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GOUGH WHITLAM POLICIES Social Justice and equality is the meaning of all humans in society have the same and equal rights regardless of their gender‚ race or religion etc. it works on the universal principles that support people through the advantages and disadvantages within the society. The commitment of the Gough Whitlam government was based on social justice and equality and supported areas in the society such as‚ education‚ migrants and health reforms. Whitlam and the government changed these
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING INTERNET In the history of human mankind‚ the Internet has undoubtedly been the greatest development in the domain of communication industry. Internet has tremendous potentials and a lot to offer in terms of services. However‚ if examined carefully‚ the Internet appears to have not only advantages but also some drawbacks. One good point is that the Internet is a source of information. There is a huge amount of information available on the Internet for just
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