Strategic Management: From Confrontation to Transformation

Strategic Management: From Confrontation to Transformation is an essential textbook that offers a fresh and provocative perspective on strategic management. It covers the latest theories and concepts and takes an action-oriented approach, with cutting-edge content on the confront-sense-choose-transform stages of strategic management. It includes nearly 70 case studies of internationally recognisable companies and has online resources for instructors. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of strategy, the book will help them grow their knowledge and experience of developing and implementing strategy in the real world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 680 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: SAGE Publishing

In the pursuit of competitive advantage, navigating change can be a formidable challenge. This comprehensive textbook provides a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on strategic management, offering a structured approach that encompasses four key elements: addressing strategic issues, sensing opportunities and threats, choosing strategies, and transforming organizations.

The book delves into the latest theories and concepts in strategic management, taking an action-oriented approach. It covers a wide range of topics, including purpose and sustainability, emerging technologies, ecosystems and platforms, and business model innovation. Each stage of the strategic management process is explored in depth, with four diagnostic chapters offering practical tools and insights.

Featuring nearly 70 case studies of internationally renowned companies such as Airbnb, Ben & Jerry's, Epic Games store, Hilton, Icebreaker, McDonald's, Nestlé, Northvolt, Tesla, and PayPay, the book offers real-world examples and insights into successful strategy implementation. These case studies provide valuable opportunities for students to apply the theoretical concepts learned in the text.

In addition to the case studies, the book includes 'Key Debate boxes' that outline opposing perspectives on hot topics in the strategy field, and 'Strategic Focus boxes' that delve deeper into contemporary phenomena. Instructors can access a range of online resources, including a teaching guide, further reading, video links, PowerPoint presentations, and a bank of additional case studies, to enhance their teaching and learning experience.

Strategic Management: From Confrontation to Transformation is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of strategy, providing them with a comprehensive and practical understanding of developing and implementing strategy in the real world. Authored by Henk W. Volberda, Professor of Strategy & Innovation at the Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam, and Rick M.A. Hollen, Lecturer and Researcher at the Strategy & International Business section of the Amsterdam Business School, University of Amsterdam, the book offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

By embracing the four-part structure and taking an action-oriented approach, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in today's dynamic business environment. Whether you are a business student, professional, or aspiring strategist, this textbook is a valuable resource that will help you grow your knowledge and experience of developing and implementing strategy in the real world.

Weight: 1414g
Dimension: 190 x 248 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529770575