ABSTRACT

A major textbook on strategic management which not only deals fully with the theoretical aspects of corporate planning, but also provides practical guidance on implementation. Now completely revised and updated this book is particularly suitable for the student or manager who needs to relate strategic thinking to current practice. The format has been enlarged and the interior of the book re-designed.

The fourth edition treats both analytical and behavioural aspects of planning in depth. Strategic analysis is covered in particular detail, with examples reporting proven - and often original - applications of these theories. Six major case studies have been added to illustrate the application of strategic management theory in practice and a chapter discusses the impact of new approaches to strategy. With comprehensive reference lists, and a guide to research resources, this volume will prove invaluable to researchers and advanced students as well as to the practising manager.

A lecturer's resource is available on the BH website which contains a Powerpoint presentation, additional case studies and notes and exercises for seminar use. Details are available by emailing bhmarketing@repp.co.uk

'a highly commendable piece of work, a true compendium for the practitioner and student of planning.' - Journal of Strategic Change (review of the third edition)

part |2 pages

Part 1 The Concept and the Need

chapter 2|19 pages

Strategic management: success or failure?

chapter 3|30 pages

A look at the total process

part |2 pages

Part 2 The Changing Environment

chapter 4|19 pages

The challenge of the future

chapter 5|11 pages

The environment: assumptions in planning

chapter 6|18 pages

Forecasting

chapter 7|14 pages

Techniques for assessing the environment

part |2 pages

Part 3 The Making of Strategy

chapter 10|47 pages

Analysing the industry and competitors

chapter 12|23 pages

The search for shareholder value

chapter 13|19 pages

Vision and objectives

chapter 14|13 pages

Strategy

chapter 15|16 pages

Strategic portfolio analysis

chapter 16|26 pages

Portfolio analysis in practice

chapter 18|23 pages

Multinational and global strategy

chapter 19|16 pages

Technology and manufacturing

chapter 20|13 pages

Financial planning

chapter 21|30 pages

Strategic planning for human resources

chapter 22|15 pages

Preparing the strategic plan

chapter 23|10 pages

Evaluating a business plan

chapter 24|22 pages

Operating plans

part |2 pages

Part 4 Implementation and the Management of Change

chapter 25|16 pages

Project planning and appraisal

chapter 26|20 pages

From plans to actions

chapter 27|20 pages

Management of change

part |2 pages

Part 5 Introducing Strategic Management to an Organisation

chapter 28|19 pages

Introducing strategic management

chapter 29|11 pages

Why planning sometimes fails

chapter 30|4 pages

Strategic management to strategic change?