Decision making is the most important functions of any manager. Strategic decision making is the prominent task of the senior management. Both kinds of decision making are essentially the same. The difference is in the level at which they operate. Strategy decision making is a responsibility of the senior management. This is very important for the management department. DEFINITION OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMEN T : "Strategic management is the formulation and implementation of plans and carrying to the matters which are of vital pervasive or continuing important to the total organisation" Strategic management is a stream of decisions and actions which leads to the development of an effective strategy or strategies to help achieve corporate objectives.'' CHARACTERISTICS OF STRATEGIC MANAGE