Matching stage
Matching stage is stage 2 of the strategy-formulation framework that focuses upon generating feasible alternative strategies by aligning internal with external factors by utilizing five matrices: BCG, IE, SWOT, Grand, SPACE.
Definition
According to the Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition),
- Matching stage. Stage 2 of the strategy-formulation framework that focuses upon generating feasible alternative strategies by aligning internal with external factors by utilizing five matrices: BCG, IE, SWOT, Grand, SPACE.