Question

Why is strategy implementation referred to as the "graveyard of strategy"? it is a process that is independent of strategy formulation and is not necessary to ensure continued success. the levers that managers have at their disposal during the implementation stage of a strategy are insufficient. the successful implementation of a strategy requires key functions in the organization to compete with each other. managers often fail to implement a chosen strategy successfully despite extensive analysis of business environments?

Answer 1

Why is strategy implementation referred to as the "graveyard of strategy"? Managers often fail to implement a chosen strategy successfully despite extensive analysis of business environments. 

Although tons of planning, time, and research is put into developing a plan ultimately it is up to a manager and management team to put the strategy in play and implement it. If the plan does not get implemented or implemented correctly, this can fall back on being poorly executed by management.