Long description

The chart shows 3 stages and tools for each of the stages as follows.

Stage 1: The Input Stage

  • External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix

  • Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM)

  • Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix

Stage 2: The Matching Stage

  • Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) Matrix

  • Strategic Position and Action Evaluation (SPACE) Matrix

  • Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix

  • Internal-External (IE) Matrix

  • Grand Strategy Matrix

Stage 3: The Decision Stage

  • Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM)

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