Title:
Exploring strategy : text and cases
Author:
Whittington, Richard, 1958- author.
ISBN:
9781292428741
Personal Author:
Edition:
Thirteenth edition.
Physical Description:
804 pages : illustrations (color) ; 26 cm
General Note:
Gerry Johnson appears as the first named author on earlier editions.
Contents:
Introducing strategy -- Working with strategy -- Part I. The strategic position -- Introduction to Part I -- Macro-environment analysis -- Industry and sector analysis -- Resources and capabilities analysis -- Purpose and stakeholders -- Culture and strategy -- Commentary on Part I The strategy lenses -- Part II. Strategic choices -- Introduction to Part II -- Business strategy and models -- Corporate strategy -- International strategy -- Entrepreneurship and innovation -- Mergers, acquisitions and alliances -- Commentary on Part II Strategic choices -- Part III. Strategy in action -- Introduction to Part III -- Evaluating strategies -- Strategy development processes Implementing strategy -- Leadership and strategic change -- The practice of strategy Commentary on Part III Strategy in action -- Case studies.
Abstract:
"Exploring Strategy is an essential introduction to the field, designed to help you think and behave like a manager. From entrepreneurial start-ups to multinationals and charities to public sector organisations, this book tackles the big questions - how organisations prosper, grow, innovate, and change. This latest Text and Cases edition provides a wealth of extra case studies written by experts to aid and enrich your understanding. Examples include Siemens, Mars, Formula 1, Glastonbury, and the Indian Premier League." --pearson.com
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