Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage w/OLC w/PowerWeb and Case-Tutor Download Code Card
14th Edition
Published on 16. August 2004
Book
Mixed media product
1056 pages
978-0-07-111400-4 (ISBN)
Description
Thompson, Strickland and Gambles', CRAFTING AND EXECUTING STRATEGY, 14e presents the most recent research in strategy in a way that students can understand and apply to business cases and problems. Known for its cases and teaching notes, CRAFTING AND EXECUTING STRATEGY includes a case line-up that will spark student interest and generate lively classroom discussions.
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Edition
14th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
2004 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-111400-4 (9780071114004)
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Person
Thompsons teaching experience includes 25+ years at the University of Alabama, and 3 years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He earned a BS in Liberal Arts and a PhD in Economics from the University of Tennessee. He is a member of the American Economic Association, the Academy of Management, and the Southern Management Association. He has also served on the editorial boards of a number of journals, including the Journal of Economics and Finance, the Journal of Management, the Journal of Management Case Studies, and the Journal of Management Issues.
Content
Part I: Concepts and Techniques for Crafting and Executing StrategySection A: Introduction and OverviewChapter 1: What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important?Chapter 2: The Managerial Process of Crafting and Executing StrategySection B: Core Concepts and Analytical ToolsChapter 3: Evaluating a Company's External EnvironmentChapter 4: Evaluating a Company's Resources and CompetitivenessSection C: Crafting a StrategyChapter 5: The Five Generic Competitive Strategies--Which One to Employ?Chapter 6: Beyond Competitive Strategy-Other Important Strategy Choices/OptionsChapter 7: Strategies for Competing in Foreign MarketsChapter 8: Tailoring Strategy to Fit Specific Industry and Company SituationsChapter 9: Diversification: Strategies for Managing a Group of BusinessesChapter 10: Strategy, Ethics, and Social ResponsibilitySection D: Executing the StrategyChapter 11: Building Resource Strengths and Organizational CapabilitiesChapter 12: Striving for Operating ExcellenceChapter 13: Corporate Culture and LeadershipPart II: Cases in Crafting and Executing StrategySection A: Crafting Strategy in Single-Business CompaniesSection B: Crafting Strategy in Diversified CompaniesSection C: Implementing and Executing StrategySection D: Strategy, Ethics and Social Responsibility