Crafting and Executing Strategy : Text and Readings

by THOMPSON

• ISBN13: 9780077247690
• ISBN10: 0077247698
• Edition: 17th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-26
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Summary

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. An attractive collection of 20 readings that amplify important topics in managing a company's strategy-making, strategy-executing process is included in this Text and Readings version to provide students with a taste of the literature of strategic management before tackling cases or simulation projects.

Table of Contents

Concepts and Techniques for Crafting and Executing Strategy

Introduction and Overview

What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important?

Leading the Process of Crafting and Executing Strategy

Core Concepts and Analytical Tools

Evaluating a CompanyG++s External Environment

Evaluating a CompanyG++s Resources and Competitive Position

Crafting a Strategy

Five Generic Competitive Strategies--Which One to Employ?

Supplementing the Chosen Competitive Strategy: Other Important Strategy Choices

Strategies for Competing in Foreign Markets

Diversification: Strategies for Managing a Group of Businesses

Ethical Business Strategies, Social Responsibility, and Environmental Sustainability

Executing the Strategy

Building an Organization Capable of Good Strategy Execution

Managing Internal Operations: Actions That Promote Good Strategy Execution

Corporate Culture and Leadership: Keys to Good Strategy Execution

Cases

Crafting Strategy in Single-Business Companies

Whole Foods Market in 2008G++Vision, Core Values, and Strategy

Costco Wholesale Corp. in 2008G++Mission, Business Model, and Strategy

JetBlue Airways: A Cadre of New Managers Takes Control

Competition in the Golf Equipment Industry in 2008

Competition in the Movie Rental Industry in 2008: Netflix and Blockbuster Battle for Market Leadership

Dell, Inc. in 2008G++Can It Overtake Hewlett-Packard as the Worldwide Leader in Personal Computers?

Apple, Inc. in 2008

Panera Bread Company

RogersG++s Chocolates

Nucor CorporationG++Competing Against Low Cost Foreign Imports

Competition in Video Game Consoles

NintendoG++s Strategy for the WiiG++Good Enough to Beat Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3?

Corona Beer

GoogleG++s Strategy in 2008

The Challenges Facing eBay in 2008G++Time for Changes in Strategy?

Loblaw Companies Limited: Preparing for Wal-Mart Supercenters

Research in Motion: Managing Explosive Growth

Crafting Strategy in Diversified Companies

Adidas in 2008: Has Corporate Restructuring Increased Shareholder Value?

PepsiCoG++s Diversification Strategy in 2008

Executing Strategy and Strategic Leadership

Robin Hood

Dilemma at DevilG++s Den

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. in 2008G++ManagementG++s Initiatives to Transform the Company and Curtail Wal-Mart Bashing

Southwest Airlines in 2008: Culture, Values, and Operating Practices

Shangri-La Hotels

Strategy, Ethics, and Social Responsibility

Detecting Unethical Practices at Supplier Factories: The Monitoring and Remediation Challenges

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