Synopses & Reviews
Learn management the easy way with FOUNDATIONS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT! With an up-to-date look at the most critical topics in strategy today and examples from cutting-edge firms, this management text will help you understand and develop decision-making and analysis techniques relevant in all types of organizations. See how strategies are applicable in the real world with opening vignettes that profile companies such as IBM, Honda, and BMW and the challenges they face.
Synopsis
This brief book offers a concise, yet comprehensive look at the most important topics in the field today. Based on a traditional approach to teaching strategic management, it provides the reader with a solid foundation. Harrison and St. John are proven writers in their field, able to successfully condense the subject matter without compromising on quality or depth.
Synopsis
Foundations of Strategic Management provides a concise and balanced introduction to the important theories and views of the field. The authors present an up-to-date look at the most critical topics in strategy today and use examples from cutting-edge firms to help learners begin to understand and develop decision-making and analysis techniques that are relevant in all types of organizations.
About the Author
Author Jeffrey S. Harrison provides an authoritative voice of practical experience to this book. He serves as the W. David Robbins Chair of Strategic Management in the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond. Prior to his current appointment, he served on the faculty at Cornell University. Dr. Harrison's research interests include strategic management and business ethics, with particular expertise in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, diversification, strategic alliances, and stakeholder management. Much of his work has been published in prestigious academic journals, such as ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, and JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS. He has authored or coauthored six books and has served as a management consultant or trainer for dozens of respected companies.As Professor of Management at Clemson University, author Caron St. John also serves the Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Innovation and Director of MBA Programs and the Spiro Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership for the university. Her research interests address the competitive, technology, and operations strategies of both entrepreneurial and established firms. Her work has been published in ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW, STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT JOURNAL, ORGANIZATION RESEARCH METHODS, JOURNAL OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, and PRODUCTION AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT. She has coauthored two textbooks in strategic management and is very active in executive and graduate education, particularly in the areas of strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation management.
Table of Contents
1. The Strategic Management Process 2. The External Environment 3. The Internal Environment and Strategic Direction 4. Business Strategy 5. Corporate Strategy 6. Strategy Implementation 7. Strategic Control and Restructuring 8. Strategies in an International Context Appendix: Preparing a Strategic Analysis