A fourfold typology of strategy has been produced by Whittington (1993). Classical. strategy formulation as a rational process of deliberaate calculation. The process of strategy formulation is seen as being separate from the process of implementation.

1. Typology of strategy
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3. Typology of strategy
• A fourfold typology of
strategy has been
produced by
Whittington (1993).

4. Typology of strategy
• Classical.
– strategy formulation as a
rational process of
deliberate calculation. The
process of strategy
formulation is seen as being
separate from the process of
implementation.

5. Typology of strategy
• Evolutionary
– Strategy formulation as an
evolutionary process that is
a product of market forces in
which the most efficient and
productive organizations win
through.

6. Typology of strategy
• Process based
– Strategy formulation as an
incremental process that
evolves through discussion
and disagreement. It may be
impossible to specify what
the strategy is until after the
event.

7. Typology of strategy
• Systemic
– Strategy as shaped by the social
system in which it is embedded.
Choices are constrained by the
cultural and institutional
interests of a broader society
rather than the limitations of
those attempting to formulate
corporate strategy.