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Shah has decided to respond to competitive situation by achieving a competitive advantage. At which level is Shah addressing his planning efforts?

(a)    Corporate level(b)    Business level(c)    Functional level(d)    Operational level(e)    Departmental level.

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Question added by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India
Date Posted: 2015/05/08
Waseem Raza
by Waseem Raza , Inventory Supervisor / Warehouse Supervisor , Hala Supply Chain

He should do a SWOT analysis at business level to catch competitive advantage.   

Imran Adwani
by Imran Adwani , Head of Internal Audit , Abdulla Bin Zayed Investment Group

Thanks Mr. Jetley for your kind invitation.

 

Regarding the question, I would say that since Mr. Shah has decided to outperform the market by gaining competitive advantage, it implies that he has taken the strategic decision.

 

In my opinion, the correct answer depends upon the position Mr. Shah is holding. Consider the following situations:

 a. Corporate level – if Mr. Shah is the owner/ MD of a multi-business entity then such a decision could be at corporate level to increase the overall profitability.

 b. Business level – if Mr. Shah is the owner/ MD of a standalone entity then such a decision could be at business level to increase the profitability of his business.

 c. Functional level – if Mr. Shah is the functional manager (say production) then such a decision could be at functional level to achieve the cost savings in production process.

 d. Operational level – if Mr. Shah is the operational manager (say retail operations) then such a decision could be at operational level to increase the sales.

 e. Departmental level – if Mr. Shah is the departmental manager then such a decision could be at departmental level to optimize his department’s operations with limited resources.

Subramanyam Srinivas Kottram
by Subramanyam Srinivas Kottram , Head-sales & Marketing , Topend Technolgies

competitive situation & competitive advantage can arise in any level.

It should be a win-win situation in the long run. 

VENKITARAMAN KRISHNA MOORTHY VRINDAVAN
by VENKITARAMAN KRISHNA MOORTHY VRINDAVAN , Project Execution Manager & Accounts Manager , ALI INTERNATIONAL TRADING EST.

Answer option :    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>   (b)    Business level

Vinod Jetley
by Vinod Jetley , Assistant General Manager , State Bank of India

(b)Shah is addressing his planning efforts at the business level.

ISLAM ADAM
by ISLAM ADAM , warehousing department Manger , Arabian Milling and Food industries Company

 at business level since it is a strategic plan or decision

Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi
by Ahmed Mohamed Ayesh Sarkhi , Shared Services Supervisor , Saudi Musheera Co. Ltd.

I Go With All Expert Answer & With U Sir

Nasir Hussain
by Nasir Hussain , Sales And Marketing Manager , Pakistan Pharmaceutical Products Pvt. Ltd.

At Business level ............................... 

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