Strategic Management Now: Tools, Frameworks, and Real-World Applications

Strategic Management Now: Tools, Frameworks, and Real-World Applications delves into a range of strategic tools and frameworks essential for contemporary business management and strategy formulation. The book provides a thorough examination of competitive advantage assessment tools developed over the past several decades, offering insights into their application in strategic management of organizational resources to obtain and maintain a competitive edge.

Topics addressed in the book include discussions of the Business Model Canvas and its value in strategizing competitive advantage, as well as frameworks such as Porter's Five Forces for industry analysis and the Balanced Scorecard for strategic implementation. The book also covers principles of innovation management, including disruptive strategies and the S-Curve model.

Strategic Management Now is suitable for courses in strategic management, business analysis, innovation management, and similar programs that seek to equip students with the tools required for strategic business decision-making. It is designed to cater to both undergraduate and graduate-level curriculum, providing foundational knowledge and case studies that encourage critical thinking and practical application of theories in real-world contexts.

Chas Fox, Ph.D., holds a Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) in strategic management from Liberty University. He is an instructor of management at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business, where he teaches courses in business strategy. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Fox serves as CEO of Micro-Mark and brings over 25 years of executive experience in operations, marketing, and direct-to-consumer strategy. His teaching and writing integrate academic theory with practical application, emphasizing real-world strategic decision-making.