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Taylor and Francis Strategic Management From Theory To Practice 2Nd Edition 2021 Edition by Allen C. Amason, Andrew Ward
A focus on creating and sustaining a flow of profitable transactions, in other words, the creation of sustainable competitive advantage is the seemingly simple, yet complex goal of strategic leaders and managers. Allen Amason and Andrew Ward approach the topic of strategic management with this focus in mind. Rather than simply teaching theory and research, Amason and Ward seek to convey the fundamental keys to how strategy works.This book is designed to help students think critically and understand fully how to strategically manage their future firms. In so doing, it will enable them to adapt and learn, even as their circumstances change; to apply sound logic and reasoning, even in new and unfamiliar settings. By conveying enduring and fundamental principles of economic and human behavior rather than simply reporting on the latest innovations, this book succeeds in preparing students to excel in the business environment over time, regardless of how it evolves. 1. An Introduction to Strategic Management2. Understanding Organizational Performance3. Tools of the Trade4 Analyzing the Environment5. Organizational Strengths and Weaknesses: Analyzing a Firm's Capabilities and Resources 6. Strategies for Competitive Advantage 7. Corporate and Multi-Business Unit Strategy8. Implementation, Adaptation and Learning9. Disruptive Megatrends10. Issues of Context, Setting and Application