As you read the Mintzberg article, I hope that you noticed that our textbook discussed some of Mintzberg’s theory

1. As you read the Mintzberg article, I hope that you noticed that our textbook discussed some of Mintzberg’s theory.

Based on your understanding of Mintzberg and Porter, compare and contrast the theory on formulation of strategy.

2. In Mintzberg’s book, Tracking Strategies, he displays a model with four quadrants, which is explained as follows:

Where Deliberate Plans and Emergent Patterns are the Strategy Process, and

Where Broad Perspective and Tangible Positions are the Strategy Content.

1 – Strategic Planning – A Deliberate Plan and Tangible Position

2 – Strategic Venturing – An Emergent Pattern and Tangible Position

3 – Strategic Visioning – A Deliberate Plan and Broad Perspective

4 – Strategic Learning – An Emergent Pattern and Broad Perspective

Where do you see Porter’s theories falling?