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Prepared by Gillian Lees and Technical Information Service March 2008
Strategic Position
Topic Gateway series no. 44
Strategic position
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Strategic position
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Strategic Position
Definition
The strategic position is concerned with the impact on strategy of the external environment, internal resources and competences, and the expectations and influence of stakeholders. Together, a consideration of the environment, strategic capability, the expectations and the purposes within the cultural and political framework of the organisation provides a basis for understanding the strategic position of an organisation....