BPSM IMPORTANT TOPICS

1. Explanation of BCG and GE model; differences between the two.

2. Porter’s 5 forces model
3. Value chain analysis
4. Strategic management process with diagram
5. Competitive analysis technique – CPM
6. ETOP, SAP, SWOT, PEST
7. Levels of strategy
8. Types of Corporate strategy – Grand, Expansion, Retrenchment, Stability strategies
9. Vision and mission – concept, components and difference between the two
10. Implementation of strategy – Process, Organization structure, leadership & Resource
allocation
11. Evolution, Scope and Importance of Business Policy
12. Difference between Strategic planning and Operational Planning
13. Difference Between Strategic Planning and Strategic Management
14. Balanced Scorecard Approach to Objective Setting
15. Critical Success Factors
16. Evaluation & Control Process, Concept and Types of Strategic Control
17. Resource Deployment Matrix (RDM), Resource Audit, Organisational Capability Profile (OCP),
Functional Area Profile (FAP)
18. Methods and Techniques of Organisational Appraisal
19. Organisational Analysis- Concept & process, Hierarchy of Strategic Advantage
20. BCG, Spot-Light Strategy / GE Matrix, DPM Model, SPACE Matrix
21. Matching Structure with Strategy