In this definitive and revealing history, Henry Mintzberg unmasks the process that has mesmerized so many organisations since 1965: strategic planning. One of the original management thinkers, Mintzberg concludes that strategy cannot be planned because planning is about analysis and strategy is about synthesis. That is why, he asserts, the process has failed so often and dramatically. Mintzberg…
"The contributions in this volume deal with the essence of strategic management." "Three research trends are discussed: strategic change, characterized by in-depth longitudinal studies of changing organizations; research into leadership and top teams; and strategic thinking, the cognitive processes through which organizations and environments are understood and strategies developed." "The focus…
This work, complete with cases, features coverage of core concepts in strategic management. It offers fully integrated treatment of business ethics, small businesses and entrepreneurships, as well as full-chapter coverage of global strategic management. Theory and concepts are brought to life through numerous current examples drawn from a wide variety of organizations. The book's collection of …
Wharton on Dynamic Competitive Strategy offers new perspectives on competitive strategy from a distinguished group of faculty at Wharton and other leading business schools around the world. This book presents the best insights from decades of research in key areas such as competitive strategy, simulations, game theory, scenario planning, public policy, and market-driven strategy. It represents …
For undergraduate and graduate courses in strategic management, this book clearly illustrates the most current strategic management practices today by presenting theories, ethical dilemmas and unique strategies of real managers and organizations in action