Strategic Alternatives Research Articles

Integrated Approach to the Development of Competitive Strategies in the Commercial Real Estate Regional Market

Modern commercial real estate market is one of the most important areas of Russian economy. Regardless of the social structure, real estate has a special place in the system of economic relations. Commercial real estate is directly connected with the functioning of economic agents of all business categories and is actively used in a significant number of economic transactions. The formulation and theoretical justification of an integrated approach to the construction of a competitive strategy involves not only the study and practical application of existing methods for the assessment of internal and external environments, but also the study of their interaction. The purpose of the article is to develop the methodology for a comprehensive analysis of the micro and macro environment and offer local businesses operating in the sphere of commercial real estate the optimal, according to the authors, competitive strategy in the industry under analysis. The relevance of this article is connected with the instability of the market environment and the efficiency requirements for company programs of competitive positioning. The paper presents the main stages in the development of the competitive strategy of an enterprise based on the integrated application of analysis methods for external and internal environment: PEST analysis, the “5 forces” model of M. Porter, SWOT analysis. The results obtained using the tools of competitive strategy analysis and its surrounding factors using multiple intersection of characteristics have been summarized in an integrated system of the list of strategic development alternatives. This makes it possible to justify the optimal choice of a specific competitive strategy for one of the participants in the regional market of commercial real estate in Volgograd region. The authors note that the resulting set of integrated strategic alternatives should remain in the process of continuous monitoring, which will allow responding quickly to the impact of changes in the company’s environment.

Концептуальные основы разработки стратегии формирования социального капитала местных сообществ

the article raises the issues of forming the social capital of local communities as an internal source of territorial development. Based on the methods of comparative and system analysis, as well as the method of document analysis, the conceptual foundations of the strategy for the formation of social capital of local communities have been developed. The author substantiates the conclusion that the formation of social capital as a process should be institutionalized at the municipal level by fixing the corresponding strategy in the normative and project practice of municipalities. The article describes the key sections of the strategy as a document of territorial development, in particular, its methodological core is formed: the principles of social capital formation (expert assessment, taking into account the socio-economic characteristics of municipalities, advanced development, strategic alternatives, scientific justification of the provisions of the strategy for the formation of social capital of local communities); the strategy development algorithm (a flowchart of the process is proposed). The necessity of an incremental approach to the development of strategic goals is argued.

The Coronavirus and “The End of History”

The author reviews some radical economic, political and philosophical assessments of the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on world development, which became very widespread in the first half of 2020. He concludes that most of them are basically a repetition of the assumptions and forecasts put forward immediately during and right after many previous economic crises and shocks of the world and public order, starting with the collapse of the USSR and including the 2008–2010 global financial and economic crisis. The real consequences of the cataclysms always depended and often stemmed from the behaviour of the national and global elites during the crisis. At the beginning of 2020, the reaction of the world ruling elites to the COVID-19 pandemic brought closer the onset of the emerging global economic crisis. Currently, a struggle is under way between global players, who anticipate a radical change in the balance of power in the world in their favor and those who, on the whole, would be satisfied with maintaining the “pre-coronavirus” balance of forces and interests. In this context, Russia does not have many strategic alternatives. In both of the options described as Project “globalization 2.0”, the subordinate position and the role of a raw materials supplier are prescribed to the country. The only valid option for a further development strategy is a radical revision of the basic concepts of the last 35 years of development and the adoption of the concept of self-sufficiency, centered exclusively on the interests of Russia.

SCIENTIFIC AND METHODICAL APPROACH TO BUDGET STRATEGIZING USING THE PROGRAM-TARGET METHOD

The article explores the functionality of the program-target budgeting method, taking into account the specifics of target programs. The latter should reflect the goals, timelines, and available financial resources and, in general, provide the solution to the problems of a specific target program. The main components in achieving a balance of interests of subjects of economic activity were substantiated.The key directions of evaluating the effectiveness of measures for implementation of budget programs, depending on the stage of their implementation — preliminary, intermediate and final — were formed. In part of such stages, methods for assessing the effectiveness of budget programs (cost-benefit analysis method, cost-efficiency analysis method, cost-effectiveness analysis method) were considered. It was proved that the feasibility of using budget programs is determined by a combination of qualitative and quantitative indicators for evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency, in particular from the standpoint of economic, social, expenditure indicators, volume indicators and performance indicators.The requirements to indicators for assessing the effectiveness of implementation of budget programs were formed. Particular attention is paid to a set of organizational and technical measures related to the proper formation, transformation and accounting of information. The necessity of diagnostics of the performance indicators of implementation of budget programs from the standpoint of the feasibility of conducting their constant monitoring is substantiated.The approach to budget strategizing based on the calculation of the integral indicator of the forecasted level of achievement of the goals of the budget program with visualization of the radar diagram of strategic alternatives was improved. The advantages of such a scientific and methodical approach to budget planning are as follows: firstly, the flexibility of the approach, because the number of indicators applied for achieving the goals of the budget program, can be changed if necessary; secondly, the simplicity of the calculations and the visibility of their results. It was proved that program-targeted budgeting is characterized by bi-aspectuality, on the one hand, as a special type of activity aimed at achieving the goals set by state authorities and realized on the basis of current legislation, and on the other hand, it is a way of implementation of government decisions in a practical plane.

Overview of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle Strategies and the Spent Nuclear Fuel Management Technologies in Taiwan

The continued use of nuclear energy has come into question due to the difficulties in managing radioactive waste, and public opposition has increased since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011. Nonetheless, the novel spent nuclear fuel (SNF) management technologies proposed indicate new pathways toward facilitating the environment and the sustained use of nuclear energy. The reprocessing and recycling of SNF provides an alternative to direct geological disposal. In this article, we examine the current status and strategic alternatives of radioactive waste management in Taiwan.

Making of strategic decisions at enterprises under uncertainty

The formation of strategic decisions has a significant impact on the effectiveness and success of the enterprise and is especially important in a changing environment. The article considers the peculiarities of strategic decision-making in enterprises in conditions of uncertainty. In order to understand the holistic system of strategic decision-making in enterprises, the article reveals the essence of the concept of «strategic decision-making» resulting in a strategic decision is seen as a process aimed at choosing actions of a person or enterprise, which characterizes the psychological aspect of this process. rational or intuitive, judgment-based nature. The author formed the stages of strategic decision-making at enterprises in conditions of uncertainty consisting of strategic analysis, definition of strategic directions of the enterprise, formed a set of strategic alternatives and choice of strategic decision, implementation of strategic decisions and evaluation of strategic decisions. Also, the processes of strategic decision-making are studied, as a result of which its main components are singled out: the purpose and purpose of strategic decision-making; resources needed to achieve strategic goals; technologies used in the implementation of strategic objectives; executors involved in the implementation of the proposed strategy; terms and place of performance of strategic tasks; the result of achieving strategic goals. The possibility of using a three-dimensional matrix to determine the strategic direction of enterprise development in conditions of uncertainty is substantiated. The levels of uncertainty of the external environment are investigated and the basic measures that allow to prevent making wrong strategic decisions in the conditions of uncertainty are offered.

Analisis Strategi Pengembangan Usaha Bank Sampah Garuda Wastu Lestari

Research conducted at Waste Bank Garuda Wastu Lestari is located in the Peguyangan Village, Denpasar was done in order to analyze the environmental factors that affect the internal and external business development of waste bank and formulate alternative strategies that can be applied by Waste Bank Garuda Wastu Lestari. Determination of respondent committed intentionally with a specific purpose (pusposive sampling). Respondents in this study consisted of four respondents from the management company. Questionnaires conducted to analyze the internal and external environment. Determination of strategic alternatives conducted using SWOT Matrix and prioritization strategy that can be applied at this time adapted to the position of Waste Bank Garuda Wastu Lestari in the competition. SWOT analysis of the diagram looks that the company is in cell 1, in the cell Aggressive Strategy. While the outcome of the preparation through the SWOT Matrix are eleven alternative strategies that can be applied by Waste Bank Garuda Wastu Lestari. Priority strategy selection can be done by looking at the company's position in the current competition is with Strategy SO (Strength-Opportunity), utilizing the strength to seize the opportunities that exist. Thus the right business priorities do is: 1) to maintain and improve the quality of care produced; 2) maintain and enhance good relations with employees, customers, and the agency or agencies; 3) maintain and improve the promotion and dissemination activities; and 4) improve cooperation and networking of waste bank.

Strategic approaches for income management of the enterprise

Introduction. Development of market economy requires from Ukrainian enterprises a rational and economically sound approach to planning their activities, the definition of a strategy to increase the company's income, analysis and evaluation of the results obtained. One of the most important components of the company's financial policy strategy is to maximize income. The category of income is one of the most difficult in economic science. It remains one of the most controversial today, which requires its deepening and specification. Revenue plays a leading role in the financial mechanism of socio-economic development management. The purpose of the paper is consideration of strategic approaches to management of incomes of the enterprise and definition of importance of maintenance of high efficiency of a control system of incomes of the enterprises. Results. The basis of the strategic management of enterprise income is the development strategy of their development. The process of selecting the strategy of income development should be based on the previous development of specific strategic alternatives. The constant priority in setting goals of the industrial enterprise, which is strategically focused on sustainable competitiveness, is to achieve and maintain a certain acceptable threshold level of income, below which it should not be reduced. The income management approach has been formulated to focus the efforts of all participants on creating products of greater value at fixed or even lower costs. Conclusion. For increase of efficiency of activity of the enterprise and its strategic development in the future, there is a necessity for development of strategy of management of the enterprise directed on improvement of the mechanism of reception and use of incomes. It has been determined that the income of the enterprise is the most important category on which the enterprise will continue to function.

Axalta Concludes Review of Strategic Alternatives

Axalta Concludes Review of Strategic Alternatives

Green productivity analysis of tempeh chips production

Tempe chips is one of the specialities foods of Malang City. An increase in number of domestic tourists in a particular region has contributed in increasing the demand of this kind of specialities food. The purposes of this research were to measure the productivity value, determine several improvement strategic alternatives, and estimate the influence of selected alternative to a better productivity. A suitable approach to help the SMEs to increase productivity and reduce environmental impact is the Green Productivity Method. Green Value Stream Mapping (GVSM) was also used to identify green waste. Green Productivity Index (GPI) of current tempeh chips production was only 0.28 (low). Alternatives were prepared to overcome several green waste problems. The results of the study showed that the most significant waste (sequentially) came from the frying process (emission), seasoning making process (wastewater), and packaging process (solid waste). There were three improvement alternatives to increase productivity values, namely: standardisation of packaging weight into 100 g/package, a blower usage only during frying process, and measurement of water consumption in seasoning process. Selection of best improvement alternative is done by using pairwise comparison method. The findings also confirmed that the alternative with the highest GPI were standardisation of packaging weight (0.30). The application of green productivity might be implemented because it could improve the economic value to be 2.48, and environmental impact (GPI future to be 0.30 and GPI ratio to be 1.08). Future studies could measure productivity with other methods such as Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR).

Parameters of the strategy for managing the economic growth of agricultural production in Russia

Agricultural economic growth requires management due to poor structurization. The study aimed to determine the parameters of the management strategy for the economic growth of agriculture in Russia. The research methodology relies on cognitive technologies of modelling the strategic alternatives of the economic development of the industrial complex using fuzzy cognitive logic. Static and dynamic analysis of the fuzzy cognitive maps on structural and dynamic indicators of agricultural economic growth in Russia allowed the forecast of the industry trends, influenced by various management factors. The option of an integrated management strategy for the economic growth of agriculture in Russia is proposed together with strategic maps, justified as a tool for its implementation. The created strategic alternative will allow the Russian agricultural and industrial complex to use the existing agricultural potential to achieve the target growth indicators and ensure sustainability.

Children’s Equality: The Centrality of Race, Gender, and Class

Hierarchies among children dramatically impact their development. Beginning before birth, and continuing during their progression to adulthood from birth to age 18, structural and cultural barriers separate and subordinate some children, while they privilege others. The hierarchies replicate patterns of inequality along familiar lines, particularly those of race, gender, and class, and the intersections of those identities. These barriers, and co-occurring support of privilege for other children, emanate from policies, practices, and structures of the state, including education, health, policing and juvenile justice, and limited social welfare. Reimagining Equality: A New Deal for Children of Color takes on the task of confronting and addressing these hierarchies, as well as articulating a comprehensive strategy for change to achieve equality, equity, and dignity for all children. In this Essay, I outline the core components of the book as a backdrop and focal point for dialogue and discussion on children and poverty in this Issue of the Fordham Urban Law Journal. I also present questions that remain in order to achieve children’s equality. Part I of the book synthesizes the interdisciplinary research on the life course of African American boys from birth to adulthood as a means to concretely examine the creation of hierarchies among children. Black boys are presented as exemplars, not as a prioritized group. Their life patterns have been extensively examined, often to reinforce a stereotype of deviance, but this research nevertheless clearly exposes the making of hierarchy based on race, gender, and class. Part II of the book uses the pattern of Black boys to explore the impact of subordination on development, and the making of inequality. Developmental analysis in law and other disciplines commonly centers around a neutral child, ignoring the impact and pattern of hierarchies among children. This Part argues developmental analysis — the use of development in law — must instead consciously focus on the actual developmental path of children of color in order to be a vehicle for equality. Introducing the theoretical contributions of Margaret Beale Spencer and Cynthia Garcia Coll, this part constructs a model of developmental equality. Developmental equality centers the goal of equality on the lived experiences of children of color upon whom heavy additional burdens as children developing into adulthood have been imposed. Burdens and barriers to maximizing the development of all children must be removed to achieve children’s equality. With this reimagined definition of equality in mind, Part III of the book explores strategic alternatives. These include potential statutory and constitutional litigation strategies, but most expansively, a legislative strategy — A New Deal for Children. Borrowing from the tradition of prior expansive legislative programs enacted in response to the need for dramatic change and problem solving, such as the 1930s New Deal, the post-World War II GI Bill, and the Great Society programs of the 1960s, a New Deal for Children argues for a comprehensive approach of intersecting programs to create the necessary supports for children. At its core, the New Deal would ensure equality, equity, and dignity, and change children’s hierarchies to children’s opportunities. Both visionary and pragmatic, the New Deal for Children is grounded in systems and policies in place elsewhere in the world, as well as localized models of comprehensive, intersecting programs in place in the U.S. Finally, the essay concludes with a series of questions that remain to be explored, discussed, and debated to achieve the goal of equality among children. Equality has eluded America’s children for generations because their ability to develop has been stymied, blocked, and undermined. The process to challenge that reality and implement real change raises complex, but not insurmountable, issues.

MECHANISMS FOR INCREASING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND PRODUCT QUALITY OF ENTERPRISES OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR OF THE ECONOMY

Introduction. The domestic agrarian business faces the task of bringing its own competitive advantages in line with world needs. The heterogeneity of the operating conditions of enterprises, which differ in organizational and legal status, size, resource base and investment opportunities, determines the unevenness of their development, and consequently the need to develop differentiated mechanisms for managing competitiveness. The development of methods and mechanisms of competitive positioning of agribusiness entities with the obligatory consideration of their resource potential and peculiarities of activity in the conditions of sustainable development becomes urgent. The purpose of the article is to form conceptual provisions on mechanisms for improving the competitiveness and product quality of enterprises in the agricultural sector of the economy. Results. It is necessary to consider the system of competitiveness management as a complex entity with clearly divided functions of management and competitiveness. It is proposed to consider the mechanisms of managing the competitiveness of the agricultural enterprise as a comprehensive use of tools, methods and processes within the agreed organizational and management structure in the presence of resource potential sufficient to create and implement conditions for maximum use of competitive advantages of the agricultural enterprise in modern conditions or in the future of entering new markets. The strategic scenario of formation of the mechanism of management of competitiveness of the agrarian enterprise focused on release of organic production is offered, the basic content of which, in contrast to the existing ones, is a matrix set of strategic alternatives to indicators of innovative agrotechnologies, the essence of which is a gradual transition to sustainable development through positioning useful and safe properties of agri-food products, and determination of a comprehensive system of optimal solutions taking into account the indicators of permanent monitoring of market opportunities and selection of target consumer groups. Keywords: competitiveness, agricultural products, mechanisms of increasing competitiveness, agricultural enterprises, sustainable development.

The Analysis of the Ecosystem Capacity of Semirom County in the direction of Return Migration Planning

Purpose- Return migration acts as a driving force of development and a key incentive of prosperity in rural areas by fulfilling their potentials. Rapid population displacement in developing countries including Iran, reveals the necessity of return migration planning. Semirom is a county in Isfahan province with the highest rate of emigration based on the 2011 Census enjoying sufficient potentials to change this trend. The overall purpose of this study is to analyze the ecosystem capacity of Semirom in order to develop a return migration planning. Design/methodology/approach- The research method is descriptive-analytical. As such, this study can be categorized as an applied research. The environmental, social, economic, and managerial aspects are hereby considered. The questionnaire of Semirom situation assessment was analyzed using inferential statistics (t-test) by SPSS. Content analysis was conducted by interviewing officials using Atlas.ti software. Internal and external factors evaluation matrix and SOAR model were used to offer strategies. In the end, adaptive strategic alternatives are prioritized using the QSPM planning approach and policies for the realization of the return migration. Statistical population consists of the residents and authorities of Semirom county. Findings- The findings indicate that the most important factors affecting return migration are reinforcement of gardening, related industries and tourism attractions, improving the quality of welfare services, fostering the sense of belonging, and the availability of fertile soil and sufficient irrigation water. Accordingly, the strategy of appropriate management of tourism and environmental spaces for proper utilization of natural should be given priority. It is also suggested that proper utilization of natural resources and tourism along with the potential of eco-tourism can offer a great opportunity for sustainable employment. This requires efficient management of new approaches and providing a secure environment for investment and entrepreneurship. In other words, considering the potentials of tourism will improve the quality of amenities, infrastructure services and employment, which in turn can boost their quality of local life, and their willingness to stay permanently in their rural residence, which ultimately encourages immigrants to return to their homeland.

Strategic analysis using SWOT-AHP: a fibre cement sheet company application

PurposePurpose of study: Indian fibre cement industry is at crossroads on account of the dropping margins attributed to the dynamic internal and external challenges faced by it. The ever-changing technology, the increasing availability of substitutes and changing demographic consumption profiles have questioned the survival of this industry. Internal and external factors affecting an organization provide inputs to the strategic decision-making. Diversity of factors and prioritization is a major challenge encountered for developing a strategy for the organization.Design/methodology/approachStrategic analysis in the paper proposes to rank important key variables through SWOT-AHP methodology affecting a fibre cement company. Computed priorities of SWOT factor could help in formation of management approach to key decisions facing the firm. It is a descriptive research design. The problem itself has multiple SWOT criteria that have been evaluated in three phases with the help of industry experts and AHP criteria.FindingsSWOT-AHP analysis has been a strategic fit for qualitative analysis of factors. The important ranked factors affecting the organization have been found to be brand name, capability of both the management and technical, quality of the product, and the efficient customer service and marketing reach/distribution.Research limitations/implicationsRanking of key SWOT factors found through AHP methodology will help the firm under study to develop and plan strategic alternatives to counter all challenges faced by them.Practical implicationsThe management of the firm under study shall be benefited in fine-tuning the overall strategy of the organization.Originality/valueThis paper proposes a hybrid SWOT-AHP strategic analysis first time in this sector. The affecting factors have been quantified and ranked to identify priority factors for the firm to focus.

Alternatives Strategies to Empower Youth Volunteering in Omani Society Using SWOTAnalysis Technique

The study aimed to develop strategic alternatives to activate volunteer work among Omani youth. SWOT analysis was used to indicate the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges faced by youth. A questionnaire of 32 items with two domains was developed. An estimation of reliability using Cronbach-Alpha indicated 0.887 for level of effectiveness, and 0.918 for level of existences. A sample of 89 experts from civil society organizations and higher education institutions from different Omani governorates was selected. The results revealed that the most powerful aspects of volunteering were the incentives to encourage youth, notably the Sultan Qaboos Award for Volunteerings at the national level, and the existence of many charities, including those related to women associations, and others that provide voluntarily services to special needs people. The overall average weight of the strengths and weaknesses was 194.44 and 186.46 respectively. The main opportunities were reflected by existing governmental departments to follow up the work of the voluntary institutions, and the NGO civil societies’ global awareness of volunteering. Further, the study results showed that average percentage means of opportunities and challenges were 145.04 and 143.79 respectively. Considering these results, four strategic alternatives were developed.

Alternatives Strategies to Empower Youth Volunteering in Omani Society Using SWOTAnalysis Technique

The study aimed to develop strategic alternatives to activate volunteer work among Omani youth. SWOT analysis was used to indicate the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges faced by youth. A questionnaire of 32 items with two domains was developed. An estimation of reliability using Cronbach-Alpha indicated 0.887 for level of effectiveness, and 0.918 for level of existences. A sample of 89 experts from civil society organizations and higher education institutions from different Omani governorates was selected. The results revealed that the most powerful aspects of volunteering were the incentives to encourage youth, notably the Sultan Qaboos Award for Volunteerings at the national level, and the existence of many charities, including those related to women associations, and others that provide voluntarily services to special needs people. The overall average weight of the strengths and weaknesses was 194.44 and 186.46 respectively. The main opportunities were reflected by existing governmental departments to follow up the work of the voluntary institutions, and the NGO civil societies’ global awareness of volunteering. Further, the study results showed that average percentage means of opportunities and challenges were 145.04 and 143.79 respectively. Considering these results, four strategic alternatives were developed.

Metode Penentuan Faktor-faktor Keberhasilan Penting dalam Analisis SWOT

Abstract : Discussion about the strategy has become an interesting topic to be discussed. Practitioners and academics mutually support the development of strategic management. SWOT analysis is an analytical tool most widely used amongst other analytical tools.The initial stages should researchers do is set an important success factor, because the key success factors is a prerequisite to the formulation of strategic alternatives. However in the study of the meta-analysis found a fact that the existing strategy formulation has the weakness of the methodology. Among the weakness is the low level of reliability and validity of the critical success factors (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) that are set. This article proposed a solution in the form of formulation procedures critical success factors that can be replicated by other researchers as well as ease of corrective action if found errors in the determination of critical success factors. Keywords: Strategy, Critical Success Factors, Methodological, SWOT

Laju Pertumbuhan Spesifik Rumput Laut Kappaphycus Alvarezii Pada Budidaya Tambak Sistem Intensif

The main issues of seaweed cultivation Kappaphycus alvarezii currently outline are: (a) declining production due to ecological pressure of marine waters, (b) sustainability protection and cultivation business income, and (c) sea space utilization conflicts. To anticipate these problems, one of the strategic alternatives that can be done is to conduct ecologically, technically and socially economically viable cultivation through the utilization of pond land located in coastal land area through intensive cultivation system. This study aims to determine the rate of specific growth (LPS) K. alvarezii. Cultivation conducted in April to May 2018 for 42 days in ponds. The number of expanses 10 spans, each span of 120 dots is 25 cm. with a weight of 100 g per point. During cultivation fertilization, water change, aeration and water quality control. Weights and biomass are measured weekly by the sampling method in each different stretch group. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results showed average LPS obtained is 3.38%/day. Water quality during cultivation is within the range that K. alvarezii can tolerate. Keywords: Relocation of cultivation, Ponds, Intensive System, Kappaphycus alvarezii, Specific Growth Rate (LPS)

Going digital: Disruption and transformation in software‐intensive embedded systems ecosystems

AbstractDigitalization is transforming industry to an extent that we have only seen the beginnings of. Across domains, companies experience rapid changes to their existing practices due to new technologies and new entrants that current businesses. While digitalization brings endless opportunities, it comes with challenges that require companies to strategically engage with partners in their surrounding ecosystems. In this paper, we study how companies in the embedded systems domain experience the process of transitioning from product‐based companies to businesses where software, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) play an increasingly important role. To manage this, these companies need to evolve their existing ecosystems while at the same time create new ecosystems around new technologies. This involves maintaining existing technologies such as mechanics and electronics while at the same time expanding these with software, data, and AI. We provide a strategic decision framework that helps software‐intensive embedded systems companies to successfully navigate the digital transformation. We do this in two steps. First, we present three models that provide the technical content of the strategic decision framework. Second, we provide an overview of the strategic alternatives that incumbents and new entrants have available when existing technologies are commoditizing and new technologies are introduced.