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Modern Competitive Strategy » (3rd Edition)

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Authors: Gordon Walker
ISBN-13: 9780073381381, ISBN-10: 0073381381
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Date Published: December 2008
Edition: 3rd Edition

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Author Biography: Gordon Walker

Book Synopsis

Modern Competitive Strategy, 3e, by Gordon Walker, provides a concise, rigorous, and broad synthesis of the theory and empirics of the strategy field. The approach is eclectic, reflecting the diversity of the discipline, drawing on studies in industrial and institutional economics, economic and organizational sociology, mainstream strategy, and finance and marketing when appropriate. Both single business and corporate-level organizations are covered. Ideal for current and budding managers, many short cases, company examples, and practical tools are used to illustrate the concepts. The material is appropriate for either a full semester course or a single module in MBA programs, advanced undergraduate courses, EMBA and executive education classes.

Table of Contents

Pt. 1Introduction1
Ch. 1What is strategy?3
Pt. 2Building competitive advantage15
Ch. 2Competitive advantage17
Ch. 3Industry analysis43
Ch. 4Competing over time : industry and firm evolution65
Ch. 5Strategy execution95
Pt. 3Managing the boundaries of the firm121
Ch. 6Vertical integration and outsourcing123
Ch. 7Partnering145
Pt. 4Expanding the scope of the firm169
Ch. 8Competing in global markets171
Ch. 9New business development195
Ch. 10Managing the multibusiness firm211
Pt. 5Governing the firm231
Ch. 11Corporate governance233
Ch. 12Strategic planning and decision making259

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