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Note: This template draws directly on Elements 1, 2, and 3 as described under “Discussion Posting Guidelines” in the Syllabus and the “Integrated Essay Discussion Posting and Response Rubric.” (See the Rubrics area on the Course Home page for the Integrated Essay Discussion Posting and Response Rubric.)The following information is provided to help you produce a quality post in response to the Integrated Essay Discussion requirements.The Integrated Essay (IE) Discussions can be complex. In your post, you must respond to ALL REQUIREMENTS of the discussion as they are laid out in the Discussion. Read and analyze the discussion requirements carefully. If you are unsure of what is required, please post your question(s) in the “Ask the Instructor” area.Your IE Post will have the following headings:	Introduction	Description of Theories/Core Concepts	Analysis/Explanation/Discussion	Conclusion	Extending the Conversation	ReferencesNote:Headings are left justified and are on a line by themselves, followed by the appropriate content.Introduction:States the purpose of the IE and preview the points to be covered in the IE. The language of the introduction is terse and to the point.Note:Previews are “content free;” they do NOT provide any summary of content, as a synopsis would.Description of Theories/Core Concepts:Provides a scholarly description of the theory/theories/core concepts for the week that are referenced by the discussion requirements.Note:Support your claims/statements with citations of references from the course; you are encouraged to integrate other articles and resources where appropriate. Be sure to address the core concepts and arguments of the readings in their relevant context; use the language of the theories/concepts; paraphrase your sources. Use only limited quotations; use synthesis and summary. Include using the language of the theories/concepts, and cite the source from the course resources/reading materials.Analysis/Explanation/Discussion:Respond to ALL requirements stated in the Discussion (see “With these thoughts in mind” in the Discussion). Methodically apply the theories/core concepts in your analysis. Use compare/contrast, synthesis, and integration to make your points in your response.

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Strategic Planning and Strategic intent                                                                                        1
Strategic Planning and Strategic intent 
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Strategic Planning and Strategic intent                                                                                        2
Strategic Planning and Strategic intent 
Introduction: 
Strategy is considered as the essence of the organization. Strategy is considered as the 
general view or perspective that the organization follow so as to do its operations and to attain 
competitive edge in the market. The strategy takes into consideration the purpose, goals and 
objective of the organization. It takes into consideration all the planned actions that are taken by 
the organization so as to achieve the set target and objective. There are different strategies that 
the organization considers so as to fulfill the objective of the firm.  
In this discussion, we will focus on comparing and contrasting about the concept of 
convectional strategic planning and strategic intent. 
Description of theories/Core Concepts: 
Strategic Planning: 
Strategic planning is an important part of strategic management which focuses on 
developing different strategies of the organization. Strategic planning, results in plans, but it does 
not build strategies. As stated by Mintzberg,(1994) ―Strategic planning isn’t strategic thinking. 
One is analysis and the other is synthesis‖. It is important for the organization to have a strong 
focus on strategy making process rather than inside it. Strategic planning focuses and represents 
the calculating style of the management, not the committing style. In strategic planning, the 
management fixes the destination and decides that what a firm should do so as to get there. The 
conventional strategic planning reduces the power of the management over the strategy making. 
Planning has been used to exercise blatant control over the business management.  
Strategic planning cannot generate strategies but it can help in programming them and 
making them operational. Planning helps in coordination and helps in ensuring that everyone in 
Strategic Planning and Strategic intent                                                                                        3
the organization works in the same direction.

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