Crafting & Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases
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Thompson, Strickland and Gambles’, CRAFTING AND EXECUTING STRATEGY, 17e presents the latest research findings from the literature and cutting-edge strategic practices of companies have been incorporated to keep step with both theory and practice. The chapter content continues to be solidly mainstream and balanced, mirroring both the best academic thinking and the pragmatism of real-world strategic management.Known for its cases and teaching notes, CRAFTING AND EXECUTING STRATEGY, 17e provides an unparalleled case line up. (1) 22 of the 26 cases are brand new or extensively updated for this edition, (2) The selection of cases is diverse, timely, and thoughtfully-crafted and complements the text presentation pushing students to apply the concepts and analytical tools they have read about. (3) Many cases involve high-profile companies. (4) And there’s a comprehensive package of support materials that are a breeze to use, highly effective, and flexible enough to fit most any course design.
Pt. 1Concepts and techniques for crafting and executing strategy11What is strategy and why is it important?22The managerial process of crafting and executing strategy183Evaluating a company's external environment484Evaluating a company's resources and competitive position945The five generic competitive strategies : which one to employ?1326Supplementing the chosen competitive strategy : other important strategy choices1607Competing in foreign markets1948Tailoring strategy to fit specific industry and company situations2309Diversification : strategies for managing a group of businesses26610Strategy, ethics, and social responsibility31611Building an organization capable of good strategy execution35812Managing internal operations : actions that promote good strategy execution38813Corporate culture and leadership : keys to good strategy execution414Pt. 2Cases in crafting and executing strategy451Sect. ACrafting strategy in single business companiesSect. BCrafting strategy in diversified companiesSect. CExecuting strategy and strategic leadershipSect. DStrategy, ethics, and social responsibility
