An introduction to business and corporate strategy, this book contains coverage of planned and emergent strategies, as well as the influence of chaos and complexity theories. Througout, the distinction between corporate and business level strategy is emphasized.
An introduction to business and corporate strategy, this book contains coverage of planned and emergent strategies, as well as the influence of chaos and complexity theories.
A critical study of business strategies and strategic management, which discusses the changing business environment, the economic principles of strategy, strategic alliances and policies in a changing Europe.
A critical study of business strategies and strategic management, which discusses the changing business environment, the economic principles of strategy, strategic alliances and policies in a changing Europe.
Now published in its Third Edition, Principles of Strategic Management by Tony Morden is a proven textbook that offers a comprehensive introduction to the study and practice of strategic management. This new edition covers the fundamentals of strategic analysis and planning, strategy formulation, strategic choice, and strategy implementation. It contains new material on leadership and corporate governance, and on the strategic management of time, risk, and performance. There is a new chapter on the key issue of crisis and business continuity management. The book retains the strong international flavour of its predecessors. The book is constructed in sharply focused Parts and Chapters. The text is then broken down into accessible Sections. The presentation is clear and reader-friendly. Principles of Strategic Management is ideal for use on undergraduate, conversion masters, and MBA courses in business and management. Its reader-friendly approach also makes it suitable for block-release type courses, distance-learning programmes, self-directed study, in-company training, and continuing personal professional development.
The book retains the strong international flavour of its predecessors. The book is constructed in sharply focused Parts and Chapters. The text is then broken down into accessible Sections. The presentation is clear and reader-friendly.
Environmental change and strategic requirements; Changes in environmental conditions and their impact on business; Approaches to strategic management; From corporate strategy to purchasing and supply chain management strategy; The content of supply chain management strategies; The implications of purchasing and supply chain management strategies; Strategic management of quality; Strategic management of material flow; Strategic management of cost and added value; Strategic management of supplier relationships; Strategic management of human resources in the supply chain; Conclusions; Case studies; Index.
Environmental change and strategic requirements; Changes in environmental conditions and their impact on business; Approaches to strategic management; From corporate strategy to purchasing and supply chain management strategy; The content ...
Imagine a world where everybody is calculative in building relationships. In this book I model such a scenario and ask how this behavior affects the structure of social networks. Applications include friendship networks, personal business networks, R&D collaborations, strategic alliances, and trade among countries. After discussing the formal modeling approach, I put a focus on two types of linking goals. One is the gain of access to information and support by having many other actors in close reach; the other one is the bargaining position that is attained by being a broker for others. It turns out that the interaction of two goals leads to non-trivial dynamics of the network structure. Moreover, it can be observed that a typical feature of friendship networks is destroyed by incentives for advantageous network positions. Finally, I turn to a focal problem in strategic network formation: there is a general conflict between stability, based on individual interest, and efficiency, based on collective welfare. I study the sources of inefficiency by analyzing the external effects of link formation.
Imagine a world where everybody is calculative in building relationships. In this book I model such a scenario and ask how this behavior affects the structure of social networks.
