@article{MAKHILLJEAS201712314138,
    title = {Strategic Plan of Iranian Aluminum Company (IRALCO)},
    journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
    volume = {12},
    number = {3},
    pages = {578-586},
    year = {2017},
    issn = {1816-949x},
    doi = {jeasci.2017.578.586},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2017.578.586},
    author = {Ali Akbar,Ali Khan,Ghazal and},
    keywords = {Strategy,SWOT matrix,QSPM matrix,SPACE matrix,internal factor evaluation,external factor evaluation},
    abstract = {In recent decades, top managers of organizations and companies have come to believe that to
increase the capabilities, growth and long-term survival and risk reduction operations organizations are required
to develop strategic plans. Strategy development is a decision-making process that determines the orientation
of the organization in the long-term. In this study with the aims developing a strategy for Iralco Company, first
we explained the company’s vision and mission and then we identified the company’s strategic goals. Then,
we did environmental analyzing and identifying the current internal and external situation and matched statistics
for Strengths and Weaknesses-Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) and then the SPACE matrix have used to
specify the proper strategy for the company. Afterwards, several major strategies are planned and solutions
and operational programs for each strategy have been specified. At the end, the QSPM matrix has been used
to prioritize strategies.}
    }