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Chapter 13 Strategies for Growth and Managing the Implications of Growth Hisrich Peters Mc. Chapter 13 Strategies for Growth and Managing the Implications of Growth Hisrich Peters Mc. Graw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2010 by The Mc. Graw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. Shepherd

Figure 13. 1 - Growth Strategies Based upon Knowledge of Product and/or Market 13 Figure 13. 1 - Growth Strategies Based upon Knowledge of Product and/or Market 13 -2

Growth Strategies § Penetration Strategy § A strategy to grow by encouraging existing customers Growth Strategies § Penetration Strategy § A strategy to grow by encouraging existing customers to buy more of the firm’s current products. § Marketing can be effective in encouraging frequent repeat purchases. § Does not involve anything new for the firm. § Relies on taking market share from competitors and/or expanding the size of the existing market. 13 -3

Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Market Development Strategies § Strategy to grow by selling Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Market Development Strategies § Strategy to grow by selling the firm’s existing products to new groups of customers. § New geographical market - Selling in new locations. § New demographic market - Selling to a different demographic group. § New product use - Selling an existing product, which may have a new use, to new groups of buyers. 13 -4

Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Product Development Strategies § A strategy to grow by Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Product Development Strategies § A strategy to grow by developing and selling new products to people who are already purchasing the firm’s existing products. § Provides opportunities to capitalize on existing distribution systems and on the corporate reputation the firm has with these customers. 13 -5

Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Diversification Strategies § A strategy to grow by selling Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Diversification Strategies § A strategy to grow by selling a new product to a new market. § Backward integration - A step back (up) in the value-added chain toward the raw materials. § Forward integration - A step forward (down) in the value-added chain toward the customers. § Horizontal integration - Occurs at the same level of the value-added chain but simply involves a different, but complementary, value-added chain. 13 -6

Figure 13. 2 - Example of a Value-Added Chain and Types of Related Diversification Figure 13. 2 - Example of a Value-Added Chain and Types of Related Diversification 13 -7

Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Example of Growth Strategies § Case: Early days of Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Example of Growth Strategies § Case: Early days of the Head Ski Company; only produced and sold high-tech skis in the U. S. market. § Penetration strategy - Increase in marketing budget focused on encouraging existing customers to “upgrade” their skis more often. § Market development strategy - Selling skis in Europe, Argentina, and New Zealand. 13 -8

Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Product development strategy - Develop and sell new products Growth Strategies (cont. ) § Product development strategy - Develop and sell new products § Diversification strategies § Backward integration - Design and manufacture of equipment used to make skis. § Forward integration - Control of a chain of retail ski shops. § Horizontal integration - Ownership of ski mountains. 13 -9

Figure 13. 3 - A Follow-Up of Inc. Magazine’s 1984 Fastest-Growing Ventures 13 -10 Figure 13. 3 - A Follow-Up of Inc. Magazine’s 1984 Fastest-Growing Ventures 13 -10

Implications of Growth for the Firm § Pressures on Existing Financial Resources § Firm’s Implications of Growth for the Firm § Pressures on Existing Financial Resources § Firm’s resources can become stretched quite thin. § Pressures on Human Resources § Problems of employee morale, employee burn out, and an increase in employee turnover. 13 -11

Implications of Growth for the Firm § Pressures on the Management of Employees § Implications of Growth for the Firm § Pressures on the Management of Employees § May require change in management style and in dealing with employees. § Pressures on Entrepreneur’s Time § Diverting time to several activities can cause problems. 13 -12

Overcoming Pressures on Existing Financial Resources § To overcome pressures, the entrepreneur could acquire Overcoming Pressures on Existing Financial Resources § To overcome pressures, the entrepreneur could acquire new resources. § The acquisition of new resources is expensive, whether in terms of the equity sold or the interest payments from debt. § The need or the magnitude of the new resources required can be reduced through better management of existing resources. 13 -13

Financial Control § Managing Cash Flow § The entrepreneur should have an up-to-date assessment Financial Control § Managing Cash Flow § The entrepreneur should have an up-to-date assessment of the cash position. § A daily cash sheet would provide an effective indication of any daily shortfall and of problems or errors that might have occurred. § Compare budgeted or expected cash flows with actual cash flows. 13 -14

Financial Control (cont. ) § Managing Inventory § Perpetual inventory systems can be structured Financial Control (cont. ) § Managing Inventory § Perpetual inventory systems can be structured using computers or a manual system. § To check the inventory balance, it may be necessary to physically count inventory periodically. § Link the needs of a retailer with the wholesaler and producer allowing for a fast order entry and response. § Transport mode selection can also be important. 13 -15

Financial Control (cont. ) § Managing Fixed Assets § Generally involve long-term commitments and Financial Control (cont. ) § Managing Fixed Assets § Generally involve long-term commitments and large investments for the new venture. § Equipment will require servicing and insurance and affect utility costs; will also depreciate over time. § Leasing can be an alternative to buying depending on: § Terms of the lease. § Type of asset. § Usage demand. § Lease payments can be used as a tax deduction. 13 -16

Financial Control (cont. ) § Managing Costs and Profits § Compute net income for Financial Control (cont. ) § Managing Costs and Profits § Compute net income for interim periods during the year. § Assess each item to determine cost reduction. § Consider raising prices to ensure positive profits. § Compare current actual costs with prior incurred costs. § Allocate expenses as effectively as possible, by product. § Avoid arbitrary cost allocation. 13 -17

Financial Control (cont. ) § Taxes § Withhold federal and state taxes for employees. Financial Control (cont. ) § Taxes § Withhold federal and state taxes for employees. § Pay a number of taxes (state and federal unemployment taxes and business taxes). § Allocate taxes as part of any budget. § File end-of-year returns of the business. § Consider use of a tax accountant. 13 -18

Financial Control (cont. ) § Record Keeping § It is helpful to consider using Financial Control (cont. ) § Record Keeping § It is helpful to consider using a software package. § It may be necessary to enlist the support and services of an accountant/ consultant. § It is important to use a system for storing and using customer information. § Build organizational knowledge to reduce dependency on any one individual. 13 -19

Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource § Some entrepreneurs are using professional employer organizations Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource § Some entrepreneurs are using professional employer organizations (PEOs) for various HR activities. § Decisions regarding the proportion of permanent and part time employees should be made; involves several trade-offs. § Give employees regular feedback; identify problems along with a proposed solution. § Maintain the corporate culture despite the influx of new employees. 13 -20

Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource (cont. ) § Activities to institute a more Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource (cont. ) § Activities to institute a more participative style of management: § § § Establish a team spirit. Communicate with employees. Provide feedback. Delegate some responsibility to employees. Provide continuous training for employees. 13 -21

Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource (cont. ) § Benefits of effectively managing time: Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource (cont. ) § Benefits of effectively managing time: § § § Increased productivity. Increased job satisfaction. Improved interpersonal relationships. Reduced time anxiety and tension. Better health. 13 -22

Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource (cont. ) § Basic Principles of Time Management Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource (cont. ) § Basic Principles of Time Management § Principle of desire - A recognition of the need to change personal attitudes and habits regarding the allocation of time. § Principle of effectiveness - A focus on the most important issues. § Principle of analysis - Understanding how time is currently being allocated, and where it is being inefficiently invested. 13 -23

Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource (cont. ) § Principle of teamwork - Acknowledgment Overcoming Pressures on Existing Human Resource (cont. ) § Principle of teamwork - Acknowledgment that only a small amount of time is actually under one’s control and that most of one’s time is taken up by others. § Principle of prioritized planning - Categorization of tasks by their degree of importance and then the allocation of time to tasks based on this categorization. § Principle of reanalysis - Periodic review of one’s time management process. 13 -24

Figure 13. 4 - Four Types of Entrepreneurs and Firm Growth 13 -25 Figure 13. 4 - Four Types of Entrepreneurs and Firm Growth 13 -25