Strategy: A View from the Top (An Executive Perspective)

De Kluyver, Cornelis A.; Pearce, John A., II

ISBN 10: 013604140X / ISBN 13: 9780136041405

Published by Pearson College Div, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Strategy: A View from the Top (An Executive Perspective)
• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 013604140X
• ISBN 13: 9780136041405
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition.
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

This text is a short, up-to-date, practitioner oriented guide to strategy formulation for the established executive.

This edition focuses on strategic “ecosystems,” global tectonics, formulating a base unit strategy, global strategy formulation, shaping the portfolio, and managing the portfolio.

This is intended for practicing executives getting ready to assume executive responsibilities.

From the Back Cover

A short, up-to-date, practical and readable guide to strategy formulation, this book is designed for practicing executives who are getting ready to assume broader responsibilities. By focusing on strategic thinking and using real-life examples and historical references, this book is a must-read for the serious executive strategist. The first chapter defines strategy and its effect on a corporation's effectiveness; and then in subsequent chapters covers the external strategic environment, the analysis of a firm's physical assets, the development of a competitive strategy, different industry environments, corporate strategy and competition, different strategy choices, global strategy, and implementing and controlling a chosen strategic direction. For CEOs, senior executives, general managers, vice-presidents, divisional managers, and consultants.