1. How would you characterise the strategic changes at the three companies in this chapter - fast or slow? How would you describe their strategic management process as prescriptive or emergent?
2. ‘The twin tasks for senior executives are to challenge misconceptions among managers and to foster a working environment which facilitates rather than constrains change.' (Colin Egan) Discuss.
3. Identify the pressure points for influencing strategic change in an organisation with which you are familiar.