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Area of Science:

Business Strategy
Military Strategy
Futures Research

Background:

The field of business policy has developed a distinct notion of strategy over the last decade.
Existing conceptions of strategy in business policy may differ significantly from those in other domains.

Purpose of the Study:

To contrast the prevailing business strategy concept with those found in military practice and futures research.
To explore the divergence in strategic thinking across different fields.

Main Methods:

Comparative analysis of strategic concepts.
Literature review across business policy, military studies, and futures research.

Main Results:

Significant differences identified in the conceptualization of strategy between business policy and military/futures fields.
Business strategy often focuses on competitive advantage, while military strategy emphasizes conflict and futures research on long-term trends and uncertainty.

Conclusions:

Understanding these disciplinary differences is crucial for a comprehensive view of strategy.
Cross-disciplinary insights can enrich strategic planning and decision-making in all fields.