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Description of Strategic Fit. Explanation.

Definition Strategic Fit. Description.

Strategic Fit is the extent to which an organization is able to match its (internal) resources and capabilities to its external environment. This matching is achieved via the organization's strategy. Capabilities could be Distinctive Capabilities or Dynamic Capabilities. For more on resources see Resource-based View on the Firm.

The term is also used to express the degree to which the corporate mission and strategies of an organization match its internal structure and its external environment. See the 7-S Framework which is similar to this idea.

The term is also used in a merger and acquisition-context to indicate how well both parties fit together.

The term should not be confused with strategic stretch: the extent to which an organization is able to use, deploy and 'stretch' the resources it possesses to achieve its strategic goals and Strategic Intent.

Strategic Fit Forum   Strategic Fit to Prioritize Projects I was told by one of my colleagues that "Strategic Fit" should be one of the main criteria to use to prioritize projects (besides Risk, Technical Complexity, Economic Value, etc.) So according to my understanding, "strategic fit" could also refe...           How to Achieve Strategic Fit? According to the 12manage summary, 'strategic fit encompasses the extent an organisation is able to match its resources and capabilities to its external environment'. But what needs to take place in order to achieve strategic fit?...           Strategic Fit is Like a Tailor Made Suit With regard to the definition of the term “strategic fit” there is a great array of various articles, etc. As a common sense, strategic fit can be viewed as a tailor made suit: it is highly company specific and is therefore not eligible to be ...           Strategic Fit versus Strategic Stretch According to Agnihotri (2014), literature has often overemphasized the importance of strategic fit. Many studies – such as the study of Johnson and Scholes (1999) - suggest that companies must assess the macro environment surrounding the firm ...         Begin a new topic

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Resources - Strategic Fit Premium Achieving Strategic Fit - Supply Chain Strategy Presentation aims to explain how companies can achieve strategic fit through their supply chain strategy. The following sections are included: 1.... Usage (application): Supply Chain Strategy, Supply Chain Design     News Strategic Fit         Videos Strategic Fit         Presentations Strategic Fit         More Strategic Fit

Compare with: Ashridge Mission Model  |  7-S Framework  |  Due Diligence  |  Competitive Environment  |  Strategic Analysis  |  Strategic Infliction Point  |  Dynamic Capabilities

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