Mintzberg advocated strategy as action in which:
A)Intended strategy is always superseded by emergent strategy.
B)Emergent strategy can arise in addition to intended strategy.
C) Top-down planning is most conducive to emergent strategy.
D) Bottom-up planning and flexibility are avoided as part of strategic planning.

Question

Mintzberg advocated strategy as action in which:
A)​Intended strategy is always superseded by emergent strategy.
B)​Emergent strategy can arise in addition to intended strategy.
C) ​Top-down planning is most conducive to emergent strategy.
D) ​Bottom-up planning and flexibility are avoided as part of strategic planning.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mintzberg believed that while intended strategy was important, it could also be limited and rigid. Emergent strategy, which arises from responses to unexpected opportunities and challenges, can provide organizations with flexibility and creativity. Thus, he advocated for a combination of both intended and emergent strategies. The other options (A, C, and D) are incorrect because they do not reflect Mintzberg's views on strategy as action.

Mintzberg Advocated Strategy as Action in Which