Mintzberg's Five Configurations of Strategic Management

Mintsberg's model divides organizations into five core parts: operating core, strategic apex, middle managers, techno structure, and support staff. Each part plays a distinct role in strategy formation and implementation. The operating core delivers the value proposition, while the strategic apex sets the mission and makes high-level decisions. Middle managers coordinate information flow between the operating core and strategic apex. The techno structure handles planning and technological tasks, and the support staff focuses on non-core functions like accounting and marketing. Understanding these elements is crucial for effective strategic management.

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