Understanding company strategy : an introduction to thinking and acting strategically

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Understanding company strategy : an introduction to thinking and acting strategically

Brian Houlden

B. Blackwell, 1990

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Description

This is a basic introduction to company strategy which assumes no previous knowledge of the concepts and techniques involved. It is intended for business students and practising managers who are new to strategy. Designed to be accessible and practical, the book aims to show how strategic thinking can be developed in any company and how it can contribute to improving a company's performance. It also offers guidance on the implementation of strategic plans using case studies drawn from the author's consultancy work.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Setting the scene: introduction
  • what is company strategy and why is it important?
  • responsibility for company strategy. Part 2 Company strategy for a single business: what is a business strategy
  • a business and its environment
  • a framework for describing the strategic situation of a business. Part 3 Company strategy for a multibusiness group: a group an dits environment
  • a framework for describing the strategic situation of a group
  • key issues in various group strategy situations. Part 4 Improving your company's strategic capability: a company's strategic management capability: a company's strategic management capability
  • coroprate strategic planning processes and their contribution
  • internal and external corporate strategy consultants and their contribution
  • towards better strategic management of your company.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA11267786
  • ISBN
    • 0631170332
  • LCCN
    89018608
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Oxford, UK ; Cambridge, Mass.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xv, 233 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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