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SBUS are typicaly stuctured based on product lines, geographic locations, customer segments, or other meaningtul divisions that enable focused management and dee:sion-making. 2. Autonomy and Accountability: SBUs are granted a certain degree of autonomy and are held accountable for their performance. They have thei own proft and loss (P&L) responsibilty, and their performance is measured ‘against specific financial and non-financlal targets, This autonomy allows SBUs to adapt to market conditions, make independent decisions, and respond to customer needs effectively 43. Strategie Planning and Resource Allocation: S8Us develop their own strategic plans aligned with the overall ‘Objectives ofthe organization. They conduct market analyss, identify growth opportunities, set goals, and formulate ‘strategies to achieve them. Resource allocation decisions, such as investments, Budgets, and staffing, are made at the SBU level to support thei specific objectives and strategies. 3: SBUs are often evaluated as part of a portfolio of businesses within the organization. ‘Ths involves assessing the performance, growth potential, and strategic ft of each SBU. Portfolio analysis tools, ‘such as the GE/MeKinsey Nine-Cell Matrix or the BCG Matrix, are used to allocate resources, determine investment priorities, and make decisions about the future of each SBU. ‘5. Smeray and Sharing of Resources: While SBUs operate independently, they can stil benef from he synergies land shared resources within the larger organization, Cenvalzed functions such as finance, HA, technology, and marketing may provide support services to SBUs, ensuring efficiency and cost-tfectvaness. Collaboration and knowledge sharing across SBUs can also promote innovation and bast practices 6, Performance Evaluation and Control: ‘SBUs are evaluated based on ther financial and strategic performance. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are identified to measure progress toward objectives and to assess the success of their strategies. Regular performance reviews and reporting mechanisms allow management to monitor SBU performance, identty areas for Strategic managament is the process of formulating, implementing, and evaluating the decisions and actions that {enable an organization to achieve its long-term objectives and sustain a competive advantage in its industry. It involves analyzing the organization's intemal and extemal environment, setting strategic goals, formulating strategies, implementing them, and monitoring their effectiveness. Let's explore the concept of strategic management, along with is advantages and disadvantages: ‘% Advantages of Strategic Management: 4. Clear Direction and Focus: Strategie management provides a clear sense of direction by defining the ‘organization's mission, vison, and strategic objectives. It helps aigh all activites and resources toward achieving these goals, ensuring that everyone is working towards a common purpose. Enhanced Decision Making: Strategic managemont faciltatos informed docision-making by providing a ‘systematic framework for evaluating various options and considering theic potential outcomes. It encourages managers to think erticaly, analyze data, and consider long-term implications before making strategie choices. 3. Competitive Advantage: Strategic management enables organizatons to gain and sustain a competitive advantage in thelr industry. By conducting a thorough analysis of the intemal and extemal environment, frganizations can identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This knowiedge helps in ‘ormuating strategies that leverage strengths, minimize weaknesses, size opportunities, and mitigate threats 4. Adaptability and Flexibility: The strategic management process emphasizes continuous monitoring and ‘evaluation of the external environment, allowing organzations to adapt and respond to changes effectively. it ‘enables organizations to proactively identity emerging trends, market shits, and technological advancements, and adjust their strategies accordinaly 5. Resource Allocation: Straegic management helps in allocating resources efficiently and effectively. By identiying stratepic prories, organizations can allocate ther financial, human, and other resources to the most Crtica areas, enhancing productivity and maximizing retums on investment. Disadvantages of Strategic Management: 4. Complexity and Time-consuming: Strategic management can be a complex and time-consuming process. It requires comprehensive data collection, analysis, and decision-making, which can be challenging and resource intensive. The involvement of multiple stakeholders and the need for coorcination across different organizational levels can further increase complexity and time requirements 2. Uncertainty and Risk: Despite careful analysis and planning, strategic management is subject to uncertaintios {and risks. Market dynamics, technological disruptions, reguiatory changes, and other extemal factors can impact ‘the outcomes of strategic decisions. Organizations need to 68 prepared to adjust thalr strategies and embrace risk mitigation statogies. 3. Resistance to Change: implementing strategic decisions often involves significant changes within the ‘organization including structural, cultural, and operational shifts, Resistance to change from employees, managers, ‘or other stakehoicers can pose challenges and hinder the successful execution of strategic plans 4. Incomolete Information: Strategic management relies on accurate and up-to-date information about th internal land external environment, However, obtaining complete and reliabe data can be dificult, especialy in dynamic and Ccompettive industries. Limited or inaccurate information can lead to flawed strategic decisions and inetectve implementation, 5. Lack of Floxibilly: While strategic management emphasizes long-term planring, it can sometimes restict an ‘organization's ablity to respond quickly to immediate opporunties or threats. Organizations need to strike a balance between long-term strategic goals and the need for short-term agitDEE strategic management, related diversification and Unreatec dversiieaton are two dierent approaches fo expanding a company's business portolo. La's explore the dlifrences botwoon these two concepts: Related Diversification: Resse dversifeation refers to expancing a company's operations into new businesses or industies that ae close roated to its existing business actvites. The goal is to leverage synergies, shared resouress, and capabiives acrosa diferent business units, leading to compative. advantages, Soma key Charactoriscs of rolated dverication ar 4. Stratagie Ft The new businesses or inusties entered through related diversification share strategic silat withthe ‘existing core business. They may have complementary products, technodogies, or dstrbution channels, allowing fr shared ‘owlodge and resource 2. Smargies: Related diversification aims to capture synergistic benefits by combining the resources, capablties, and ‘Sxperse ofthe existing business wih the new ventures. Synergies can arise In areas such as marketing, operations, research and developmen, o supply chain management. £2. Risk Mitigation: Related civersfeation can hep mitgate rks associated wit being too dependent ona ingle business fF incusty. By dversiying into related markets, a compary can reduce its exposure to markst fluctuations, economic teycles, 0° Spectc Industry risks. ‘4. Core Competencies: Related diversification builds upon the core competencies and competive advantages of the ‘exiting business. The company can leverage its existing knowledge, technology, and brand reputation to gain a Competitive edge in tho new markets. 3 Unrelated Diversification; Unrelated cversficaton also known as conglomerate dversifcaton, involves expanding into businesses or indus that ave iti to no strategic or opeationel connection tothe existing core business. The oblectve to spread sks ana create ‘ae through portobe management rather than leveraging synerges. Some key characteristics of unrelated diversification 4 Lack of Strategic Fit: Unrelated dverstication involves entering businesses that are fundamentally ctferent from the ‘sting core business. There are minimal svategc oF operational connectors Between the new ventures and the core 2. Risk and Return: Urvoated diversification sooks to create value through the management of a dvorsfi porto of businesses. Tho rationale is that th risks and returns ofthe podfolo as a wnole may be more stable and atactve than the rake and retums of dividual bsinesses, 3. Financial Resources: Unrelated civersfication often requires significant financial resources and capabilts to enter now industries or acquire businesses outside the company's curent domain. The focus Is on identifying investment ‘opportune that afer anractive otums. 4 Management Expertise: Suecossilly managing an veiled dverstiction strategy requires strong managerial ‘expertise n evaluating. ntogrtin, and ontimiing the paformance of adverse set of businesses. Wie related divrefeation aime to capture synorgies and buld on oxsing strengths, unrolled dersication Is leven By portfoso management and the pursutt of rancial benefits from a divarsifed set of businesses. The choice Detween rested and unelsted dverticaton depends on factors such as the company’s core competences, market In trategee management, compettive advantage refers tothe unque atibutes or resources that enable an organization to ‘ouiperiorm its competitors and acheve superor performance in the marketpace, I isthe abily to create and sustain @ favorable positon relate to competitors, leading to Increased market share, profitably, and long-term succes. Let's ‘explore the concent of competitive advantage and is benef: 4. Concept of Competitive Advantage: Competive advantage stoms from the organization's ably to delve greater ‘Vave to customers or create a cost advantage over sal There ave two main types of compete advantage: ‘2. Differentiation Advantage: This occurs whan an orgarzaton offs unique and superior products, services, features, cor customer exporances compares tits compettors. Ditrontiaton ean be achioved through product anovalion, superar ‘qualty, customer service, bran reputation, or custerizaton. "2. Cost Advantage: This avis when an organization can produce and deliver produes oF services al lower cost than ts competitors while mairtaning acceptable qualty and perfomance. Cost advantages can resut rom economies of scale, ‘olfciont operators, suporer supply enain managemont, or ternoogeal acvarcoments 2. Benefits of Competiive Advantage! Having a competitive advantage provides several beni or organizations, including: ‘2. Market Leadership: A strong competitive advantage allows an organization to capture a sigaficant markt share, becoming a market leader or dominant playorin ts industry. Ths leadership positon proves epportuntis for higher sales, increased customer loyalty, and greater bargaining power with suppliers and distioutors, 'b. Profitability: Competitive advantage enables organizations to command promium prices for their products or sorvices {inthe case of aerontiton advantage) or achovehighor Prot margins due o lower cae rs the Case of coat advantage) ‘This leads to improved proftabilty and fnancal performance. ‘Customer Loyalty: Organizations with a compettve advantage can atvact and retain customers by offering superior ‘ave propositions. Diferentates products or serces that mest customer needs or provide unique benefte create ‘customer yy and reduce the Ikelinood of customers switching to competitors, 1. Barriers to Entry: Compaiive acvantage acts as a barr to entry for potential competitor. it makes i dificult for new enlrans to replicate the organization's value proposiion, customer base, cost sirvcure, oF brand reputation. This hops protect the organzaton's markot position and reduces tho theat ef new competition. ‘2. Business Sustainability: A sustainable compelive advantage provides. long-term viabilly and esilence for organizations. By continuously investing in and nururing ther unique resources, capabittes, and market postioning ‘organizations can withstand compeliive pressures, adapt lo market changes, and remain successtu overtime 1 Stakeholder Confidence: Organzatons wih a compettve advantage tang to Insti confidence in thir takehoders, fcieding investors, employees, suppers, and pariners. A strong compete poston signals the organizations ably to ‘Generate retums,atiac alors. foster stable business relatonship, and rainain a postve reputation ‘Overall compeliive advantage is a key sever of organizational eecess, halos arganations to diferente ‘thomselves in the market, achive higher proftabity, and buid sustainable growth. Strategic management involves ientiving, developing and leveraging compettve acvantages to create valve for customers and stakeholders, ensuing @ ‘svong matkot poston inte face of competion.SEEAMIMMINITMTETI s-atoic implomontaton, also known as etategy execution, i the process of tanelaing statage plane and decisions into actions, projects, and iiatves that drive organizational perfomance and achive strategic obectives. It invohes algning resources, tasks, and responsbilties, and montoring Brogress to ensure thatthe strategies are effecvely implemented, Lat's explore the concept of strategic implementation ‘ana some ofthe ey eues associated 4. Concept of Strategic Implementation: Srstagicimplemantation involves puting strategie plana into action It focuses ‘on the operational and organizational aspocts of executing the choson strategies. The key components of strategic implementation include: ‘8.Goal Setting: Ciealy defining statogic objectives, setting spect targets, and cascading thom down to functional or on: Aocaing the necessary resources, such as fhancl Henan, an tecnologia resources o support ths mperartaton of srategien {Organizational Suuctue: Desig o: adapting the ogaizaoralsvucure to ensure cas res, responsbilties, and reporing ines that abgn wih te svatope objectives, ‘2 Communication and Alignment. Ensusing effective communicaton and algemant ofall staksholder® around he strategie crocton,abjotves, and ites ‘Performance Management, Estblshing pérormarce matics, mantorng progress, and implementing mechanisms ‘orpertormarce measurement ard evliaion ‘enange Management: Managing the orerzatonal and cual changes th ripen of new stsloges 2 Tasues in Strategie Implementation: Strategic implrnantaton can face varous challonges and esues that may hinder ‘Stzvesel execuon. Some of he kay sues nstratege mplemontaton include ‘Lack of Allanment Wisalgyment between stage oa and operational actives can occur when the stategie objecives a9 no! esctvely communisted, understood, o°Intgrated ino day work processes. Tha can lead 12 onfcting proses, ressance to change, anda fick of commitment om employees, Resource Constraints: neque aloction of racurce or resource tfaone can impede the implantation of stralogeintatves. sult! financial, human, or tectnologesl resources can hamper progress and Hinder the ‘rganzationsabity to execute stags efecto 12. Poor Communication retectve communication can hinge sateglc implementation. Lack of clear communication channels, poor dssemnaton of information, or hadequate ‘eedback mechanisms can lead to. msunderstancngs, ontoson, ang reaistance to change ‘2 Reslatance to Change: People wihin the organization may rest changes assceatd with strategic implementation civ to far, cota, or a Yoliclance to adapt to new ways of working, Rastance can marfest at varous ov, fcludng employees, ménagea, and even exten stakeholders and knead fo be adresse and managed eect) Lack of Aczountablly and Gumnership:Sratgic molenertatonrequres Clear accoutabry and owner of aks afd esporablis, What pope’ mechanome to enereaccountaba, tere maybe a lack of matvation, coordination, ang foo tough on mates ‘cInadequate Performance Messurement Mostring and evaluating progress tara satan objectives is eri for cect imperenaton. I perfomance metic and measurement systara ae not wel-detned, robe, or aligned th SSretoge goals, can binder tho orgenvaton's ablty to rack progres, dosty devatons, and mas necessary soporte. ‘ Dynamic Environment: The business environment is constantly evolving, and strategies may need to be adjusted or adapted accorcingly. Organizations must be agie and respensve to changes in marel condtons, customer needs ompetive dynamics, oF tecwoloica advancements. Fare fo adept tothe dynam envionment can rest inthe notte riplareraionosvaoges SEEEMECEMEMEMIGAATEIS To cto dotson-makng process ctor tothe systematic aoproach used by managers and executives to make imperiant choices that shape the elrecton and suocess ofan organization. This process wolves gathering retavant Information, analyzing f, and considerng varous options batore making @ siatoge decision Here ae the key stops involved inthe strategic decision-making process 4. Setting Objectives: Clea datine the organizations goals and objectives, considering both shod-tem and fong-trm ‘Spiratons. These objectives shouldbe specie, measurable, achievable, relovat, and time-bound (SMART) 2 Environmental Analvsis; Concuct a thorough analysis of the iforal and extoral business environment to idontty ‘Oppertuntiss and treats. Ths includes assessing the organization's strengths, weaknesses, industry ‘rends, markst ‘onations, compettive landscape, technological advancements, legal and regulatory factors, etc. Tools such a3 SWOT analysis (Strengins, Weaknesses, Opportunies, Threats) and PESTEL anaysis (Pollica,, Economic, Sociocultural TTechaoiagieal,Eavronmonta, Lega) can be employed curing this stage 2. ldentitving Strategic Options: Generate range of strategic onions that align with the organization's objectives and ‘address the Opportunies ang treats laented nthe envenmental analysis. These options can inelude market expansn, Broduct dverstiaton, strategie partnerships, mergers anc acquistions, cost leadersho,difeentation, et. 4 Evaluation and Analysis: Assoss the potential benefits, rsks, and feasblty of each strategic option. This involves Conducting a detalec analysis of financial mplcatons, markstpotantal, resource requirements, organizational capabiites, ‘ane competitive impact. Tools such a8 cost-beneft analysis, Thancial modeling, scenario anaiels, and decison wees can assist in evaluating ferent options ‘Decision Making: Select tho most sutable strategic option based on the evaluation and analysis conducted in the previous step. The decision should ign wih the organization's objectives, leveage ts strengins, and mifigate potential ‘sks. Ths stop offen volves consuitatins with Key stakeholders ang senior management 6. Implementation Planning: Davelop a comprehensive implementation plan that tines the actons, resources, and ‘uaines required fo execute the chosen stratogic option Ths includes setting miestones, allocating responsibites, {establshing performance metrics, and ensuring alignment with he organzations overall busines sstoay. ‘LMonitering and Control; Continuously monitor the implementation progress and evauato the outcomes against the ‘fined objectives, Adjustments may be necessary during the mplsmentaton phase to address unforessen chalenges orto leverage omerg.ng opportunites. Review and Feedback: Regularyrevew and evaluate the elctiveness of the strategie decision Collect feadoack rom slakoholdors, measure porfermance indicators, and idantly areas for improvement. This feedback loop ensures continuous sring and adaptation to enhance future decision-making proces IS important to note thatthe strategic decision-making process may vary depending on tho organization's industry, size, culture, and specife circumstances. may be required to support theELE In the context of strategic management, mergers, acquistions, and takeovers are all forms of corporate restructuring that Involve the combination of two or more companies. While they are simlar in nature, there are distinct differences between ther. Lets explore the concepts, defitions, and nature of mergers, acquistons, and takeovers. Mergers: A merger occurs when two or more companies voluntary combine to form a new entity. Its a mutual greoment where the merging companies come together to create a unified organization with shared ownership and control In a merger, the companies involved typicaly have similar sizes, strengths, and market positions. The aim of ‘2 merger is to achieve synergies, such as cost savings, increased market share, complementary resources or Ccapabilties, and improved competitiveness. Mergers can be categorized into diferent types, including horizontal merger (between companies in the sare industry), vertical merger fostween companies in different stages of the ‘supply chain, and conglomerate merger (etween unrelated companies) ‘Acquisitions: ‘An acquisition, also known as a takeover, happens when one company (the acquirer) purchases a controling interest in another company {the target. In an acquisition, the acquiring company takes over the operations, assets, and liabilities ofthe target company. The target cornpany may continue to exist as a subs diary or be integrated into the aequirng company's operations. Acquisitons are often driven by the acquirer's desire to gain access to new markets, expand its product or service offerings, acqure key technologies or intellectual property, eliminate ‘compettion, or achieve economies of scale. Acqustions can be rienaly, with the target company’s management ‘supporting the deal, or hostile, when the target company resists the acquisition. Takeovers: ‘Takeovers area specific ype of acquisition characterized by the acquiing company forcefuly gaining control of the target company against its wishes, Takeovers can be frencly ff the target company evertualy agrees t0 the acquisition or hostie if it remains opposes, Hostle takeovers usually involve the acquirer purchasing a majoy of the target company’s shares ftom its shareholders inthe open market or through a tender offer. Takeovers are often ‘motivated by the potential for increased shareholder value, access to strategic assets, elimination of competition, or removal of underperforming management Key Differences: 1 Consent: Mergers are typically based on mutual agreement, where both companies wilingly combine to form a inew entity. Acquisitions and takeovers, on the other hand, can be either friendly or hostile, with the target ‘company’s approval not always requed 2. Gontrok In a merger, control is shared between the merging companies to form a new entity. In an acquistion or ‘takeover, the acquiring company gains control over the target company. ‘Legal Entity: Mergers result in the creation of a new legal entity, while acquisitions and takeovers involve one ‘company taking aver another, wth the target company’s legal identty potentialy being cissolved or absorbed 4. Purpose: Mergers are often crven by the desire for synergies and mutual benefits, while acquistions and takoovers can be motivated by various factors such as market expansion, access to resources, elimination of ‘competion, or shareholder value creation, I's important to note thatthe terminology and logal frameworks surounding mergers, acquistions, and takeovers ‘can vary across courtries and jurisdictions. The spectic context and circumstances of each transaction may also influence the terminovogy used PEOMENAAETAMEN The “rive Forces Mode,” also known as Porte’ Five Forces Framework, ie a strategic management too! developed by Michael Porter. It provides a framework for analyzing the competitive forces within fan industry and assessing the industry's overall attractiveness, The model Nelps organizations understand the ‘oynamis of ther industry and make informed strategic decisions. Let's explore the five forces of the model 4. Throat of New Entrants: This force examines the ease with which new competitors can enter the Industry. Factors suet as barriers to erity, economies of scale, capital requirements, government regulations, and access to Cistrbution channels are considered. Industies with high barrers to entry and strong incumbents are less vulnerable to new entrants 2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers: This force assesses the suppliers’ ablity to influence the industry through factors such as their market concentration, availabilty of substitutes, and their own bargaining power. Industries with few suppliers or suppliers that offer unique or ertcal inputs have higher supplier power and can potentially affect pricing and terms. 3. Bargaining Power of Buyers: This force analyzes the buyers ability to influence the industry. Factors such as buyer concentration, avalabilty of substtutes, switching costs, and price sensitvty are considered. Industries with ppowerul buyers face the risk of price pressure and demands for higher qualty or better terms, 4. Threat of Substitute Products or Services: This force looks al the availabilty of alematve products or services ‘that can full the same need. Factors such as price-performance trade-ots, switching costs, athe willngness of buyers to substitute are considered. Industries with many viable substitutes face higher competitive pressure. 5. Intensity of Competitive Rivalry: This force examines the level of competion within tho industry. Factors such 25 the number of competitors, industry growth rate, product diferentation, exit bartiors, and competitive strategies fare analyzed, Industries wth intense rivalry often experience price wars, advertising battles, and constant efforts to ‘gain market share. By analyzing these five forces, organizations can gain insights into the competitive dynamics of their industry and identify areas of opportunity and potential threats. This anaysis can help inform strategic decisions, ‘such a$ market positioning, diferentiation strategies, pricing strategies, partnershis, and potential entry into new markets It’s important to note thatthe Five Forces Model i ust one too! among many in strategic management, and its application shouls be complemertes by other ansiytical tools and ‘rameworks to obtain @ comprehensive Understanding of the industry and make effective strategic choices.‘The GE/McKinsey Nine-Cell Matrix is a strategic portfolio analysis tool used to assess and priortize an organization's business units or products, Developed by General Electric (GE) and later popularized by Mekinsey & Company, this matrx helps managers evaluate their portfolo based on two key dimensions: industry attractiveness and business unit strength. Let's delve into the GE Nine-Cell Mode: ‘L Industry Attractiveness: This dimension focuses on assessing the overall attractiveness of the industy or ‘market in which a business unit operates. Factors considered in evaluating industy atractiveness may include market size, growth rate, profablity, competitive intensity, technological changes, reguatory environment, and ‘other relevant market dynamics, 2. Business Unit Strenath: This dimension evaluates the relative strength and competitiveness of a business unt \ithin its industry. Factors considered may include market share, brand strength, product differentiation, fnancial performance, technologica! capabilites, customer loyally, and other internal factors that contribute to a business unit's competitive advantage. (©) The GE Nine-Cell Matrix combines these two dimensions into a matrix with a 3x3 grid, resulting in rine cells. Each cell represents @ specific combination of industry atractiveness and business unt strength, which in tum suggests citferentstratogic mpications: 4. High Industry Attractiveness, Strong Business Unit: These cells represent business units operating in [atiractve industres and having strong competitive positions. They are considered the most promising opportunities {and shouldbe allocated sufficient resources to further exploit and maximize their growth potertial 2. High Industry Attractiveness, Average Business Unit: Business unis falling into these cols operate in attractive industries but have average or moderate competitive positions. Depending an the specific circumstances, these unts may require some strategic considerations, such as strengthening their competitive advantage or pursuing growth strategies to enhance their market postion 3. High Industry Attractiveness, Weak Business Unit: These cells represent business units that operate in attractive industries but nave relatively weak competitive positions. Managers need to carefuly evaluate the viability ‘and potential ofthese units. Strategies may involve improving the unit's compettive position, seeking parinerships ‘or aliances, or considering divestmenif he unit cannot achieve sustainable competitiveness. 4. Average Industry Attractiveness, Strong Businees Unit; Business unis in these calls have strong competitive postions, but they operate in industies with average growth prospects. Managers need to focus on maximizing Profitability and generating cash flow ‘rom these nts, a8 their growth potential may be limited due to industry ‘dynamics. ‘5. Average Industry Attractiveness, Average Business Unit: These cals represent business units that operate in industries with average attractiveness and have moderate competitive postions. Managers should aim to maintain a stable performance and evaluate the potential for strategic adjustments, cost optimization, or operational improvements to sustain thei poston, 6. Average Industry Attractiveness, Weak Business Unit: Business units in these calls face challenges as they ‘operate in industries with average attractiveness and have weak compettive positions, Managers need to crtically assess these units and consider turnaround strategies, restructuring, or potential divestment if the units are unable {o.achiovo satisfactory porformanco. ‘Low Industry Attractiveness, Strong Business Unit ‘These cals represent business units that have strong competitive positions but operate in industries with limited ‘growth prospects or declining trends. Managers should focus on maintaining profitably, optimizing operations, and exploring diversification strategles to minimize exposure to decining industries. 8. Low Industry Attractiveness, Average Business Unit Business unis in these cols operate in unattractive industries and have moderate compettive postions. Managers need to crtically assess the long-term vabilty ofthese unts and consider turnaround efforts, cost reductions, or potential ext svategies, 9, Low Industry Attractiveness, Weak Business Unit: ‘These cells represent business units tht face challenges as they operate in unattractive industries and have weak Ccompettive positions. Managers should carefully evaluate the future prospects and consider exit strategies, ‘ivestment,