What Is The Definition Of Strategic?
There are several different definitions of the word strategic. They run the gamut from the basic dictionary definition to a more focused HR definition. A dictionary definition – Strategic is a term that is borrowed from the military term where it means having an impact outside your own military unit, region or battle. The technical definition includes, “designed to strike the enemy at the sources of its military, economic or political power!” It varies from the term that is on the other end of the “impact” spectrum, which is “tactical”. Tactical means designed to impact the enemy at the “local level”. The academic definition. – The “textbook” definition of strategic is “the plans made or the actions taken in an effort to help the organization fulfill its intended purpose”. Purpose in this case, is outlined by the organizations mission statement and related objectives. A business definition – Nearly every business function uses the term strategic to describe its plans, programs and init
