A rich resource that guides students through the rational and emergent approaches to
strategic management. Thoroughly updated references and 27 brand new cases
ensure that students will actively learn the core topics and how to apply them in
practice.
Table of Contents
Part One An Introduction to Corporate Strategy
1. Corporate Strategy
2. A Review of Theory and Practice
Part Two Analysis of the Environment
3. Analysing the Environment the basics
4. Analysing Markets and Competitors
5. Analysing Customers
Part Three Analysis of Resources
6. Analysing Resources The Basics
7. Analysing Human Resources
8. Analysing Financial Resources
9. Analysing Operational Resources
Part Four The Purpose of the Organisation
10. Purpose Shaped by Vision, Leadership and Ethics
11. Purpose Emerging from Knowledge, Technology and Innovation
12. Purpose Delivered Through Corporate and Business Objectives
Part Five Developing the Strategy
13. Developing Strategic Options the Prescriptive Process
14. Strategy Evaluation and Development the Prescriptive Process
15. Finding the Route Forward Emergent and Prescriptive Approaches
16. Organisational Structure and Style and People Issues
Part Six The Implementation Process
17. Resource Allocation, Strategic Planning and Control
18. Government, Public Sector and Not-for-Profit Strategies
19. International Expansion and Globalisation Strategy
20. Strategy Dynamics and Entrepreneurial Strategy
21. Managing Strategic Change
22. Building a Cohesive Corporate Strategy
Features
Balanced coverage of rational and emergent approaches to the subject provides a
thorough view on the subject
Emphasis on practice throughout with features to help students apply theory into
practice
Clear exploration of the key concepts ensures that students reflect whilst they learn.
Clear, logical structure guides students through this complex subject.
Fully supported by teaching resources to save lecturers time and help students learn.
Paperback
Dec 2005
864 pages