Explain the different roles that strategic thinking andstrategic planning play i

Explain the different roles that strategic thinking andstrategic planning play in the strategic planning process. Describehow management uses the strategic planning process to betterunderstand their companys internal strengths and externalopportunities and consequently align their companys operationswith its available resources. How does this alignment maximizeeffectiveness and efficiency? Also describe how management usesthe strategic planning process to overcome its internal weaknessesand its external threats.