Crafting and Executing Strategy; The Quest for Competitive Advantage

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Crafting & Executing Strategy: the Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases by Thompson, Gamble, Strickland No marks, no writing, no highlighting, previously read but completely clean.ISBN: 9780073530420 / 0073530425 Hardcover McGraw-Hill 2010 Thompson, Strickland and Gambles’, CRAFTING and EXECUTING STRATEGY, 17th edition 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, 17th ed. provides an unparalleled business 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. Table of Contents Part 1 Concepts and Techniques for Crafting and Executing Strategy What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important Leading the Process of Crafting and Executing Strategy Evaluating a Company's External Environment Evaluating a Company's Resources and Competitive Position the Five Generic Competitive Strategies, Which One to Employ Supplementing the Chosen Competitive Strategy, Other Important Business Strategy Choices Strategies for Competing in Foreign Markets Diversification, Strategies for Managing a Group of Businesses Ethical Business Strategies, Social Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability 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 Part 2 Cases in Crafting and Executing Strategy Whole Foods Market in 2008, Vision Core Values and Strategy Costco Wholesale in 2008, 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 Incorporated in 2008, Can It Overtake Hewlett-Packard As the Worldwide Leader in Personal Computers Apple in 2008 Panera Bread Company Rogers Chocolate Nucor Corporation, Competing Against Low-Cost Steel Imports Competition and Video Game Consoles, the State of the Battle for Supremacy in 2008 Nintendo Strategy for the Wii, Good Enough to Beat Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 Corona Beer, From a Local Mexican Player to a Global Brand Google's Strategy in 2008 The Challenges Facing Ebay in 2008, Time for a Change in Strategy Loblaw Companies Limited, Preparing for a Walmart Supercenter Adidas in 2008, Has Corporate Restructuring Increased Shareholder Value Pepsi Colas Diversification Strategy in 2008 Robin Hood Dilemma at Devil's Den Walmart Stores in 2008 Managements Initiatives to Transform the Company and Curtail Walmart Bashing Southwest Airlines in 2008, Culture Values and Operating Practices Shangri-La Hotels Gallo Winery Detecting Unethical Practices at Supplier factories, the Monitoring and Compliance Challenges End Notes Indexes Organization Name Subject

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