Crafting and Executing Strategy : The Quest for Competitive Advantage

Description: About this productProduct InformationOverview - 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.Key features include: 28 of the 31 cases which are new to this edition, the selection of cases which is diverse, timely, and thoughtfully-crafted and complements the text presentation pushing students to apply the concepts and analytical tools they have read about; many cases involving high-profile companies; and, a comprehensive package of support materials that are a breeze to use, highly effective, and flexible enough to fit most any course design.Product IdentifiersPublisherMcGraw-Hill Higher EducationISBN-100073381241ISBN-139780073381244eBay Product ID (ePID)102908473Product Key FeaturesFormatHardcoverLanguageEnglishPublication Year2007Number of Pages992 PagesDimensionsItem Length10in.Item Height1.7in.Item Width8in.Item Weight4.2 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberHd30.28Edition DescriptionRevised EditionEdition Number16AuthorJohn E. Gamble, Arthur A. Thompson, A. J. Strickland, Arthur A. Thompson Jr.Table of ContentPart 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? Indexes Organization Name Case SubjectCopyright Date2008Target AudienceCollege AudienceTopicManagement, Strategic PlanningLccn2007-028858Dewey Decimal658.4/012Dewey Edition22IllustratedYesGenreBusiness & Economics

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