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Problem formulation as a purposive activity
Author(s) -
Volkema Roger J.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
strategic management journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 11.035
H-Index - 286
eISSN - 1097-0266
pISSN - 0143-2095
DOI - 10.1002/smj.4250070307
Subject(s) - dysfunctional family , process management , phase (matter) , management science , business , computer science , operations management , risk analysis (engineering) , psychology , economics , chemistry , organic chemistry , psychotherapist
This paper presents a framework for understanding the multiple purposes that problem statements can serve during the formulation phase of strategic planning. Both functional and dysfunctional purposes exist. Variables that can help to identify dysfunctional purposes are discussed.