When is the planning mode of strategic decision making superior to the entrepreneurial and adaptive modes?
The planning mode is generally superior to the entrepreneurial
and adaptive modes when the organization is fairly large, when
knowledge is spread throughout the organization, and when the
organization has at least a moderate amount of time to engage in
strategic planning. The book proposes that the planning mode is
more rational and thus a better way of making most strategic
decisions. It may not, however, always be possible. The
entrepreneurial mode can be very useful when time is short, one
person or group is able to grasp the essentials of the business and
its environment, and that person or group is able to influence the
rest of the organization to accept its strategic decision. The
adaptive mode is generally not considered to be very effective in
most situations, but seems to be the fallback mode when
entrepreneurial or planning modes can't operate effectively because
of political infighting or lethargy.
by: Yahya, Amman - Hordan