Learning Objectives Understand the nature of strategic focus. Strategy as trade-offs (Porter). Strategy as discipline (Treacy and Wiersema). Figure 5.12 Strategy is ultimately about making choices and making trade-offs among alternatives. Jim Bauer – Who Ate My Raspberry Caramel – CC BY-ND 2.0. This section helps you understand that a strategy provides a company with … Continue reading 5.5 Strategy as Trade-Offs, Discipline, and Focus