Comparative Study of Strategic Management Schools (Prescriptive, Descriptive and Integrated)

Farid Ahamd Monib,Mohammad Dawod Nabeel,Redwanullah Abdi,Jamaluddin Qanet

doi:10.4236/ojbm.2021.94106

Abstract

This article seeks to compare the schools of strategic management in three paradigms, especially descriptive and descriptive schools, and considers the integrated schools of strategic management as a combination of the other two types of schools. In this article, to achieve this goal, we first try to explain the concepts of strategic management, model, theory, approach, school and paradigm and schools of strategic management. Then, using the qualitative comparative research method and the type of close comparison, the researcher came to the conclusion that the schools of strategic management are not incomplete. They are complementary and it is necessary to use each of them in organizations. Then, we will compare the relationship between these concepts, especially the concepts of strategic management and strategic planning, with schools of learning and planning, and finally we will find out. The prescriptive and descriptive schools are complementary and supportive according to the integrated schools.

Highlights

There are three lines of thought in the field of strategy and how it is formed
This article seeks to compare the schools of strategic management in three paradigms, especially descriptive and descriptive schools, and considers the integrated schools of strategic management as a combination of the other two types of schools
The purpose of this study is to identify the most important differences and similarities of strategic management schools

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There are three lines of thought in the field of strategy and how it is formed. One should think about developing creative and effective strategies, not a logical process and method for strategic planning According to this view, the process of forming and creating a strategy is more based on creativity and vision of the individual than a process based on specific and pre-planned plans. The process of forming and creating a strategy is more based on creativity and vision of the individual than a process based on specific and pre-planned plans Another group of scientists, such as Porter, Ansoff, and Andrews, believe that the process of creating and shaping strategy is a logical and rational process that can be planned in advance (Agras & Deliorman, 2014). This group tries to combine creative and innovative views as well as analytical and quantitative views (Farahbod & Borhaninia, 2013: pp. 1-2)

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