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Letters, emails and memos, briefing notes or briefing papers and working notes:  \nTo:  \nFrom:  \nDate:  \nSubject:  \nDear  \n…  \nSincerely  \n(Name of Author)  \n……….  \n………..  \n…………  \nChapter 1 Strategy  \nSession 1 Introduction to Strategy  \n• Strategy ≠ To-Do List; Focus: Win; Stages: Analysis, Choice, Implementation.  \nSession 2 Internal Analysis (Strength and Weakness)  \n• Strategic Capability; Competitive Advantage; Strategy Clock; Value Chain Analysis; Value Network (Beyond the Company) .  \nSession 3 External Environment (Opportunities and Threats)  \n• Micro-Environment – Porter’s 5 Forces (industry profitability)  \n• Macro-Environment – PESTEL Analysis  \n• Overseas/Place – Porter’s Diamond Model -Evaluates factors influencing national competitive advantage  \n• Strategic Drift  \nSession 4 Position Audit (should be with Scenario Planning and Knowledge Management)  \n• Scenario Planning-Prepare for uncertain futures by anticipating risks.  \n• Knowledge Management  \nSession 5 Corporate Strategy  \n• HQ Value Addition (Roles)  \n• BCG Matrix  \n• Performance Excellence (Baldrige Model)  \nSession 6 Customers  \n• Segmentation Approaches; Target Market Strategies; Marketing Mix (7 Ps); EMarketing (6 Is)  \nSession 7 Supply Chain Management (SCM)  \n• Customer Management; E-Procurement (Supplier Management)  \nSession 8 Strategic Choices Overview:  \n• Strategic Choices – Ansoff Matrix (Growth Strategies); Diversification; Methods of Growth; International Market  \nSession 9 Evaluate Strategic Options (SFA Test)  \nSession 2 Internal Analysis (Strength and Weakness)  \n2.1 Strategic Capability (Process)  \nStrategic Capability = Resource + Competency  \n• (What) Resources: Cash, Plants, Patents, Workforce, Customer databases.  \n• (How Well) Competency: Skills and expertise in delivering value (ie ability to innovate) .  \n• Strategic Capability is the process, ie if it works well, it will become the Competitive Advantage (outcome) .  \n2.2 Competitive Advantage (Outcome)  \nSustainable Competitive Advantage (VRIN Model):  \n1. Value – Does it create value for customers?  \n2. Rarity – Is it rare or unique in the market?  \n3. Inimitability – Can competitors easily copy it?  \n4. Non-substitutability – Can it be replaced by alternatives?  \nTo Sustain Competitive Advantage:  \n1. Price (Cost Leadership): Compete by being the lowest-cost producer.  \n2. Differentiation:  \n• Product – Unique features or quality.  \n• Process – Innovative or efficient production methods.  \n• Service – Exceptional after-sales or support services.  \n3. Lock-in Strategies: First Mover – Set industry standards, making it harder for others to catch up.  \n2.3 Strategy Clock  \n• The idea of this model is to look at the selling price, ie if the price is set at this level, whether the competitive advantage can be sustained.  \n• The general rule is that the increase in selling price should be with the increase in perceived value, otherwise, the strategy is likely to fail.  \nACCA SBL Exam Focus – Competitive Advantage (Outcome):  \nExam questions tend to ask students:  \n1. 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