
Contemporary Strategy Analysis
Robert M. Grant(Author)
Wiley (Publisher)
10th Edition
Published on 5. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
672 pages
978-1-119-49572-7 (ISBN)
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Description
Now in its tenth edition, Contemporary Strategy Analysis continues its tradition of accessibility, practicality, and real-world relevance to graduate and undergraduate students around the world. Focusing on strategic analysis, value creation, and implementation, this book provides a rigorous grounding in essential principles while offering up-to-date perspectives based on practices used at leading companies across industries and borders. Comprehensive coverage merges theory and application through new and updated cases, and the discussion surrounding business policy, business strategy, and the business environment links concept to context for a holistic understanding of the mechanisms at work.
To keep pace with the field's constant evolution, this new edition has been revised to reflect the current business landscape with expanded coverage of critical topics including disruption, innovation, technology, and other factors impacting strategic planning and implementation. Global perspectives throughout highlight the dynamic nature of strategic management in the face of borderless business, equipping students with the well-rounded knowledge base the future of business demands.
To keep pace with the field's constant evolution, this new edition has been revised to reflect the current business landscape with expanded coverage of critical topics including disruption, innovation, technology, and other factors impacting strategic planning and implementation. Global perspectives throughout highlight the dynamic nature of strategic management in the face of borderless business, equipping students with the well-rounded knowledge base the future of business demands.
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Edition
10th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1134 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-119-49572-7 (9781119495727)
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Content
Author Biography xiv Preface to Tenth Edition xv
PART I INTRODUCTION 1
1 The Concept of Strategy 3
PART II THE TOOLS OF STRATEGY ANALYSIS 31
2 Goals, Values, and Performance 33
3 Industry Analysis: The Fundamentals 59
4 Further Topics in Industry and Competitive Analysis 83
5 Analyzing Resources and Capabilities 107
6 Organization Structure and Management Systems: The Fundamentals of Strategy Implementation 131
PART III BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE QUEST FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE 153
7 The Sources and Dimensions of Competitive Advantage 155
8 Industry Evolution and Strategic Change 189
9 Technology-Based Industries and the Management of Innovation 219
PART IV CORPORATE STRATEGY 249
10 Vertical Integration and the Scope of the Firm 251
11 Global Strategy and the Multinational Corporation 269
12 Diversification Strategy 297
13 Implementing Corporate Strategy: Managing the Multibusiness Firm 315
14 External Growth Strategies: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances 340
15 Current Trends in Strategic Management 360
CASES TO ACCOMPANY CONTEMPORARY STRATEGY ANALYSIS, TENTH EDITION
Glossary 637
Index 643
PART I INTRODUCTION 1
1 The Concept of Strategy 3
PART II THE TOOLS OF STRATEGY ANALYSIS 31
2 Goals, Values, and Performance 33
3 Industry Analysis: The Fundamentals 59
4 Further Topics in Industry and Competitive Analysis 83
5 Analyzing Resources and Capabilities 107
6 Organization Structure and Management Systems: The Fundamentals of Strategy Implementation 131
PART III BUSINESS STRATEGY AND THE QUEST FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE 153
7 The Sources and Dimensions of Competitive Advantage 155
8 Industry Evolution and Strategic Change 189
9 Technology-Based Industries and the Management of Innovation 219
PART IV CORPORATE STRATEGY 249
10 Vertical Integration and the Scope of the Firm 251
11 Global Strategy and the Multinational Corporation 269
12 Diversification Strategy 297
13 Implementing Corporate Strategy: Managing the Multibusiness Firm 315
14 External Growth Strategies: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Alliances 340
15 Current Trends in Strategic Management 360
CASES TO ACCOMPANY CONTEMPORARY STRATEGY ANALYSIS, TENTH EDITION
Glossary 637
Index 643