Synopses & Reviews
Thompson/Strickland has always included the most recent research in strategy in a way that students can understand and apply it to business cases and problems. In addition, Thompson offers more coverage of strategy implementation than most other texts, which many instructors think is critical if students are to understand the “how” and not just the “what” and “why”. Thompsons coverage of Michael Porters classic 5-forces model is clearer and more detailed than in other texts, according to reviewers. With this edition the market leader looks better than ever before, offering a new 4-color design, improved writing style, and two new chapters on global and e-commerce strategy.
About the Author
A.J. (Lonnie) Strickland received a BS in Math and Physics from the University of Georgia, an MS in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a PhD from Georgia State university. He currently holds the rank of Professor of Strategic Management in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Alabama. He has done extensive consulting and research work. In recent years, he was honored with the Outstanding Professor Award for the Graduate School of Business, and was the recipient of the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award for the University of Alabama.
Table of Contents
Concepts Chapter 1 The Strategic Management Process: An OverviewChapter 2 Establishing Company Direction: Developing a Strategic Vision, Setting Objectives, and Crafting a StrategyChapter 3 Industry and Competitive AnalysisChapter 4 Evaluating Company Resources and Competitive CapabilitiesChapter 5 Strategy and Competitive AdvantageChapter 6 Strategies for Competing in Globalizing Markets (NEW chapter)Chapter 7 New Business Models and Strategies for the Internet Economy (NEW chapter)Chapter 8 Tailoring Strategy to Fit Specific Industry and Company SituationsChapter 9 Strategy and Competitive Advantage in Diversified CompaniesChapter 10 Evaluating the Strategies of Diversified CompaniesChapter 11 Implementing and Executing Strategy: Building Resource Capabilities and Structuring the OrganizationChapter 12 Implementing and Executing Strategy: Budgets, Policies, Best Practices, Support Systems, and RewardsChapter 13 Implementing and Executing Strategy: Culture and LeadershipReadings1. Building Your Companys Vision, James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras2. A Dynamic View of Strategy, Constantinos C. Markides3. Is Strategy Making a Difference, J. Moncrieff4. What Makes Savvy Global Leaders, Allen Morrison, Hal Gergersen and Stewart Black5. The Balanced Scorecard: A Necessary Good or an Unnecessary Evil, Stella Moraj, Daniel Oyon, and Didier Hostettler6. Competitive Advantage and Internal Organizational Assessment, W. Jack Duncan, Peter M. Ginter, and Linda E. Swayne7. Dynamics of Core Competencies in Leading Multinational Companies, Briance Mascarenhas, Alok Baveja and Mamnoon Jamil8. Developing a Knowledge Strategy, Michael H. Zack9. The Strategic Potential of a Firms Knowledge Portfolio, David W. Birchall and George Tovstiga10. TimingThe Bedrock of Anticipatory Management, Stephen C. Harper11. Strategies to Turn Adversity into Profits, Allan Afuah12. Playing in the Giants Field: Strategies for Effectively Competing in the Global Marketplace, Carolan McLarney13. Leveraging the Rewards of Strategic Alliances, Gabor Garai14. Bringing Silicon Valley Inside, Gary Hamel15. Leveraging the Web for Corporate Success, David A. Griffith and Jonathan W. Palmer16. Creating Corporate Advantage, David J. Collis and Cynthia A. Montgomery17. Creating the Boundaryless Organization, Ron Ashkenas18. Putting People First for Organizational Success, Jeffrey Pfeffer and John F. Veiga19. Designing Management Training and Development for Competitive Advantage: Lessons from the Best, Judy D. Olian, Cathy C. Durham, Amy L. Kristof, Kenneth G. Brown, Richard M. Pierce and Linda Kunder20. Adding cultural Fit to Your Diligence Checklist, Mitchell Lee Marks21. Five Common Mistakes in Designing and Implementing a Business Ethics Program, Lori Tansey Martens and Kristen Day22. Codes of Conduct for Multinational Corporations: An Idea Whose Time Has Come, S. Prakash Sethi