Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases - Rilegato

Thompson Jr, Arthur; Strickland Iii, A.; Gamble, John

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ISBN 10: 0073381241 ISBN 13: 9780073381244

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2007

Riassunto

Thompson, Strickland and Gambles’, CRAFTING AND EXECUTING STRATEGY, 16e 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, 16e provides an unparalleled case line up. (1) 28 of the 31 cases are new to 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.

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L'autore:

Arthur A. Thompson, Jr., earned his B.S and Ph.D. degrees in economics from The University of Tennessee, spent three years on the economics faculty at Virginia Tech, and served on the faculty of The University of Alabama's College of Commerce and Business Administration for 24 years. In 1974 and again in 1982, Dr. Thompson spent semester-long sabbaticals as a visiting scholar at the Harvard Business School.His areas of specialization are business strategy, competition and market analysis, and the economics of business enterprises. In addition to publishing over 30 articles in some 25 different professional and trade publications, he has authored or co-authored five textbooks and six computer-based simulation exercises. His textbooks and strategy simulations have been used at well over 1,000 college and university campuses worldwide. Dr. Thompson spends much of his off-campus time giving presentations, putting on management development programs, working with companies, and helping operate a business simulation enterprise in which he is a major partner. Dr.Thompson and his wife of 56 years have two daughters, two grandchildren, and a Yorkshire terrier.

Contenuti:

Part One: Concepts and Techniques for Crafting and Executing Strategy

Section A: Introduction and Overview

1. What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important?

2. The Managerial Process of Crafting and Executing Strategy

Section B: Core Concepts and Analytical Tools

3. Evaluating a Company’s External Environment

4. Analyzing a Company’s Resources and Competitive Position

Section C: Crafting a Strategy

5. The Five Generic Competitive Strategies: Which One to Employ?

6. Supplementing the Chosen Competitive Strategy: Other Important Strategy Choices

7. Competing in Foreign Markets

8. Tailoring Strategy to Fit Specific Industry and Company Situations

9. Diversification: Strategies for Managing a Group of Businesses

10. Strategy, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

Section D: Executing the Strategy

11. Building an Organization Capable of Good Strategy Execution

12. Managing Internal Operations: Actions That Facilitate Strategy

13. Corporate Culture and Leadership: Keys to Good Strategy Execution

Part Two: Cases

Section A: Crafting Strategy in Single-Business Companies

1. Costco Wholesale Corporation: Mission, Business Model, and Strategy

2. Shearwater Adventures Ltd.

3. The Battle in Radio Broadcasting: XM vs. Sirius vs. Local Radio vs. Internet Radio

4. Competition in the Bottled Water Industry in 2006

5. Blue Nile, Inc.—World’s Largest Online Diamond Retailer

6. Eat2eat.com

7. Panera Bread Company

8. Coach Inc.: Is Its Advantage in Luxury Handbags Sustainable?

9. Nucor Corporation—Competing Against Low Cost Steel Imports

10. The YMCA of London, Ontario

11. Wild Oats Market, Inc.

12. Zune: Microsoft’s Entry into the Digital Music Player Market

13. Skywest, Inc. and the Regional Airline Industry

14. Competition in Video Game Consoles: Sony, Microsoft, and nintendo Balle for Supremacy

15. Electronic Arts in 2007: Can It Retain Its Global Lead in Video Game Software?

16. Sun Microsystems

17. Toyota’s Strategy and Initiatives in Europe: The Launch of the Aygo

18. Econet Wireless International’s Expansion Across Africa

Section B: Crafting Strategy in Diversified Companies

19. PepsiCo in 2007: Strategies to Increase Shareholder Value

20. Spectrum Brands’ Diversification Strategy: A Success or a Failure?

21. Sara Lee Corppration: Retrenching to a Narrower Rang of Business

Section C: Executing Strategy and Strategic Leadership

22. Robin Hood

23. Dilemma at Devil’s Den

24. Enterprise Rent-a-Car

25. Manpower Australia: Using Strategy Maps and the Balanced Scorecard Effectively

26. Abercrombie and Fitch: An Upscale Sporting Goods Retailer Becomes a Leader in Trendy Apparel

27. New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc.

28. Ryanair: European Pioneer of Budget Airline Travel

Section D: Strategy, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

29. Monitoring Foreign Suppliers: The Challenge of Detecting Unethical Practices

30. Queensland Rainforest Resort

31. Smithfield Foods’ Vertical Integration Strategy: Is It Environmentally Correct?

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Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0073381241
• ISBN 13: 9780073381244
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 1184