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

by THOMPSON

• ISBN13: 9780073381244
• ISBN10: 0073381241
• Edition: 16th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-18
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Australia

Summary

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 anunparalleled 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.

Table of Contents

Concepts and Techniques for Crafting and Executing Strategy

Introduction and Overview

What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important?

The Managerial Process of Crafting and Executing Strategy

Core Concepts and Analytical Tools

Evaluating a Company's External Environment

Analyzing a Company's Resources and Competitive Position

Crafting a Strategy

The Five Generic Competitive Strategies: Which One to Employ?

Supplementing the Chosen Competitive Strategy: Other Important Strategy Choices

Competing in Foreign Markets

Tailoring Strategy to Fit Specific Industry and Company Situations

Diversification: Strategies for Managing a Group of Businesses

Strategy, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

Executing the Strategy

Building an Organization Capable of Good Strategy Execution

Managing Internal Operations: Actions That Facilitate Strategy

Corporate Culture and Leadership: Keys to Good Strategy Execution

Cases

Crafting Strategy in Single-Business Companies

Costco Wholesale Corporation: Mission, Business Model, and Strategy

Shearwater Adventures Ltd

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

Competition in the Bottled Water Industry in 2006

Blue Nile, Inc.-World's Largest Online Diamond Retailer

Eat2eat.com

Panera Bread Company

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

Nucor Corporation-Competing Against Low Cost Steel Imports

The YMCA of London, Ontario

Wild Oats Market, Inc

Zune: Microsoft's Entry into the Digital Music Player Market

Skywest, Inc. and the Regional Airline Industry

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

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

Sun Microsystems

Toyota's Strategy and Initiatives in Europe: The Launch of the Aygo

Econet Wireless International's Expansion Across Africa

Crafting Strategy in Diversified Companies

PepsiCo in 2007: Strategies to Increase Shareholder Value

Spectrum Brands' Diversification Strategy: A Success or a Failure?

Sara Lee Corppration: Retrenching to a Narrower Rang of Business

Executing Strategy and Strategic Leadership

Robin Hood

Dilemma at Devil's Den

Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Manpower Australia: Using Strategy Maps and the Balanced Scorecard Effectively

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

New Balance Athletic Shoe Inc

Ryanair: European Pioneer of Budget Airline Travel

Strategy, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

Monitoring Foreign Suppliers: The Challenge of Detecting Unethical Practices

Queensland Rainforest Resort

Smithfield Foods' Vertical Integration Strategy: Is It Environmentally Correct?

Indexes

Organization Name

Case Subject

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