Framework for formulation of technology strategy on the basis of strategy map and key processes (Case Study: Khuzestan Steel Co)
Volume 20, Issue 2, June 2016, Pages 119-176
zohreh zargaran khouzani; Seyed Soroush Ghazinoori
Abstract In the past two decades, explaining the technology strategy as one of the most crucial needs of various entities was particularly considered and many experts in the field classified it at a higher level than other operating strategies in terms of its profound influence on other operating firm operational strategies. The aim of developing technology strategy in an organization is the method of achieving competitive advantage position and how to realize the long-term technological goals. In this study in order to formulate technology strategy in the steel industry after reviewing the conducted studies a model was presented based on the strategy map and the identification of key processes. First, the key processes were identified according to the company's strategic goals. Then, the key process technologies with process approach were identified through the interview with senior managers and the study of electronic sources. Finally, in order to evaluate the identified technologies, the matrix of technology feasibility/attractiveness was used. By putting the technologies in the matrix, 7 technologies were placed in the area of high feasibility and attractiveness, 1 technology in the area of low feasibility and attractiveness, 4 technologies in the area of moderate feasibility and attractiveness, and 2 technologies in the area of high feasibility and moderate attractiveness. For each area an appropriate strategy was proposed.
Developing a path analysis model on enterprise strategy map based on balanced scorecard via Bayesian networks (Case Study: A Investment Company)
Volume 19, Issue 4, March 2016, Pages 21-44
Ali Reza Aliahmadi; Mohammad Reza Shafeeian
Abstract For years, researchers and managers have been popular with Balanced Scorecard and during the time, several edits have been developed from this base model. “Strategy map” is a topic that have been invented by researchers of the Balanced Scorecard to ease the understanding of issues that related to the strategic objectives set. The organization's strategic plan to achieve organizational goals, there are several ways that researchers have developed models to analyze these pathways. Bayesian networks, probabilistic networks have many applications in various sciences have provided. In this study, path analysis in Bayesian networks has been the strategy map. In this study, a model is presented by which one can achieve the ultimate goals of risk below the risk-based goals (in lower amounts) can be calculated and appropriate solution to mitigate risks identified organizational goals In this study, an investment firm is studied and the model is implemented and the results have been analyzed.
Interpretive Structural Modeling of Strategy Map in the Holding Company
Volume 19, Issue 3, September 2015, Pages 141-166
Azim Zarei; MohammadMehdi Izadkhah
Abstract In today’s competitive business environment, using holding company has been common in the developed countries, and recently, it has also gained momentum in Iran. These companies create special value through synergy. Todays, multi-business organization management has been more important than ever, and the fact that the number of such holding companies has been increased has also intensified this. This research presents a strategic model for performing the first level of strategic performance through balanced scorecard. It can help parent companies as a dashboard in order to observe subset companies. In this research, after studying the related literature, based on the nature of the subject under study, interview with the managers of these holding companies and their subsets was the best research methodology. After identifying the dimensions, the questionnaire developed by the researchers and quantitative research methods were used for drawing the hierarchy dimensions. Eventually, a model with 11 dimensions at 4 levels was extracted.