. In contrast to strategy as a plan, a ploy, and a pattern, strategy as position considers a firm and its competitors. True False Developing a business model should be a central element of a firm's strategic ploy True False According to Mintzberg, developing a good strategy is difficult. With the help of the 5 P's of Strategy, you can at least include as many different aspects as possible and approach the strategy from different perspectives. True False A classic management tool that incorporates the idea of scanning elements both external and internal to the firm is SWOT analysis. True False According to the textbook chapter readings, Strategic Management Process flows in the following order: Understanding of Strategy and Performance > Strategy Formulation > Environmental and Internal Scanning > Strategy Implementation True False In contrast to strategy as a plan, a ploy, and a pattern, strategy as position considers a firm and its competitors. True False To successfully deal with uncertainty in the external environment and achieve strategic competitiveness, firms must be aware of and understand PESTEL analysis. True False One key takeaway in Module 2 says that while a Mission reflects the organization's past and present by stating why the organization exists and what role it plays in society, a Goal states what the organization aspires to become in the future. True O False