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Understanding the Concept of Strategic Intent 311 652

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  • Mburu S.N Kenyatta University, Kenya Author
    • Thuo J.K Gretsa University, Kenya Author

      DOI:

      https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss6.384

      Keywords:

      Strategic intent, strategic management, strategy

      Abstract

      This conceptual paper is a review of the concept of strategic intent in relation to the strategic management theories. It reviews literature on strategic management theories stemming from the origin of the word strategic management to the current discussion on strategic intent. The concept of strategic intent inspires the management leadership as the way to bring future into current thinking thus allowing them to reorganize the organization for future competition by developing products, core competencies, systems and relationship that will give them a competitive edge. The paper has identified that strategic intent goes beyond the strategic planning to get a deeper imagination of where the organization should be 10 – 20 years into the future. This article is suggested to be an additional work into the understanding of strategic intent concept as one of the emerging issues in management

      Author Biographies

      • Mburu S.N, Kenyatta University, Kenya

        Student, PhD, School of Business

      • Thuo J.K, Gretsa University, Kenya

        Supervisor, School of Business

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      Published

      2015-06-01

      How to Cite

      S.N, M., & J.K, T. (2015). Understanding the Concept of Strategic Intent. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 3(6), 114-119. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol3.iss6.384