Running head: FORCES AND TRENDS RESEARCH
Forces and Trends Research
Introduction
Strategy formulation and environmental scanning are two intimate and interrelated business processes. Pearce and Robinson (2004, p. 78), explain, “A host of external factors influence a firm’s choice of direction and action and, ultimately, its organizational structure and internal processes.” Business leaders often divide these factors into three subcategories: the remote, industry, and operating environments. This paper will analyze four different companies—Wegmans, Z-medica, Pfizer, and Starbucks Corporation, and some external forces or trends which may impact the future of their business operations. It will examine the concept of strategic adaptability and its relevance in light of the aforementioned companies. Finally, it will provide some examples and recommendations of strategy adaptations in response to dynamic environmental trends. A comprehensive and continuous......
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