CIMA E3 · Strategic Level
A. The strategy process
Section A introduces the fundamentals of the strategy process, examining how organisations formulate, implement, and evaluate strategy. This section covers mission and vision statements, environmental analysis frameworks including PESTEL and SWOT, and the cascade of strategic objectives into operational actions.
- 4 lessons
- 1 module
- 0.5h of video
- ~15% of the exam
What you'll learn
By the end of A. The strategy process.
- Explain the concept of strategy and its role within organisational management
- Describe the different types of strategy and their relationship to organisational levels
- Identify and apply strategic frameworks such as PESTEL and SWOT analysis to evaluate the external and internal environment
- Analyse how strategic objectives are formulated through mission and vision statements
- Evaluate the different strategy lenses and their application to strategic decision-making
- Apply knowledge of the strategy process to understand how strategic choices cascade into operational actions
The lessons
4 lessons, module by module.
The strategy process
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About A. The strategy process.
What does the strategy process section cover?
This section introduces the fundamentals of strategic management, examining how organisations formulate, implement, and evaluate strategy. You will learn about mission and vision statements, conduct environmental analysis using established frameworks such as PESTEL and SWOT, and understand how strategic objectives cascade into operational actions at different levels of the organisation.
Is this section important for the E3 exam?
Yes, this section is fundamental to the E3 exam. Section A covers the core concepts that underpin strategic management and the strategy process, which are tested throughout the objective test. A strong understanding of these foundational concepts is essential for success in the E3 examination.
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