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The scope of consultancy covers three broad areas, viz. Strategy,
Systems and Organization.
Strategy
Parameters
Strategic Management is an area of conscious
formal inquiry or practice. It is as yet not well developed in this country.
SPJIMR's capabilities in the area are based on familiarity with modern
approaches to strategy formulation in US firms coupled with hands-on-experience
in carrying out strategy projects in India.
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Typical Projects
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- How to improve profits and profitability?
- How to develop sustainable competitive advantage?
- How to diversify?
- How to manage diversified activities?
- What is the efficacy or strengths/weakness of the current strategy
and how to optimize it?
- How to translate goals and vision into operational strategy?
- How to enhance effectiveness of Functional Strategies (Marketing,
Finance, Manufacturing, Personnel)?
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- Strategy Development
- Vision/Mission Statements
- Diversification Studies
- International Studies
- Profit Improvement Plans
- Business Audits
- Turnaround Studies
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Financial Management
- Management of Working Capital
- Management of Operations
- Manufacturing Strategy
- Information Technology
- Quality Audits
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Systems
Parameters
With increase in size and complexity of operations,
the rapidly changing and uncertain environment calls for effective administrative
systems such as Financial Planning & Control, Managerial Performance
Appraisal, etc., with clear linkages to each other.
| Concerns/Objectives |
Typical Projects
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- How to develop long term strategic planning?
- How to operationalize and link long-term objectives and strategies
in terms of measurable, monitorable and time-bound tasks of functions
and individuals?
- How to assist and improve decision-making and coordination through
integrated information and management control system?
- How to select appropriate computer applications and IT for strengthening
organizational processes?
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- Strategic Planning
- Management by Objectives
- Performance Review Systems
- Integrated Information Systems
- Computerization and Automation
- Financial Planning & Control Systems
- Operational Planning & Control Systems
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Organization
Parameters
Management depth, speed, flexibility and coordination
are the hallmarks of the organization of tomorrow. Administrative systems,
management processes, integrative mechanisms and planned OD interventions
including training are the mechanisms to achieve the above.
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Typical Projects
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- How to design the 'Right' organization for your business?
- How to develop the potential of individuals?
- How to build commitment and goal congruence among the organizational
members?
- How to implement training and development programmes for enhanced
performance, even in the short term?
- How to create a 'learning orgainzation'
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- Review and Redesign of Organizational Structure
- Identification of Roles and Responsibilities
- Human Resource Strategy Audit
- Manpower Assessment and Planning
- Recruitment and Selection
- Training Needs Analysis and Training Strategy
- Attitude Surveys
- Team Building
- Performance Appraisal Systems
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