Originally posted by Parkjisung:
What are some of the major trends that now require firms to have a greater strategic management perspective and empowerment in the strategic management process throughout the firm ???
who know the answer , need hellp !!! .. thanks
Cutting overheads in business (getting more discounts from your suppliers, less travel, perharps also less welfare

) = similar profit margins even in bad times.
Most low end production are now in Vietnam, China, Thailand and Philippines.
Outsource of certain job aspects which requires head hunters.
I cannot tahan when i see companies putting newspaper ads to look for very high management ads (Finance Director, Managing Director)
Head-hunting is more efficient to get the person which has the calibre. Itz now more in the trend for head-hunters, and companies will try their ways to keep a well-performed worker instead of letting him work for a competitor.