(eCornell) Strategic Business Planning and Forecasting
About This Course
In this course, you will identify the three major strategies that your company can select as it competes in the marketplace, and you will examine the characteristics of companies that pursue each strategy. You will also identify the various activities involved in supporting your chosen strategy alongside the complexity of acquiring raw materials and converting them into products for the end customer. Additionally, you will conduct an analysis to help assess your company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Finally, you will balance your planning against the often conflicting needs of a company's stakeholders, its shareholders, and the society in which it operates. The course is provided by eCornell in partnership with Genashtim.
What You'll Learn
Identify and describe the activities of the value chain
Create a SWOT diagram for a firm
Prioritize stakeholder and shareholder expectations