Diagnostics for strategic decision-making : the rapid due diligence method / Joyce A. Thompsen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thompsen, Joyce A., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decision making.

Strategic planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (338 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York ; London : Routledge, 2017.

Summary:

This book helps readers develop a comprehensive understanding of diagnostics for strategic decision-making, with a focus on a method called rapid due diligence. This method presents a compelling solution to the need for effective diagnostics, drawing on academic rigor, critical thinking, systems dynamics, and advanced practicum to enable sound strategic decision-making. Guiding the reader through the six stages of the process from discovery, through analysis, synthesis, and interpretation, Thompsen engages all typical postgraduate disciplines in producing insights for practical application. Drawing on similarities with applied social science research, the rapid due diligence method is supported with scores of techniques, tools, instructions, guidelines, practical advice, and examples. Detailed cases and abbreviated examples of a variety of real strategic situations are provided from organizations operating in North America, Europe, Asia, India, and Australia. Ideal for graduate students, organizational leaders, and decision makers, this book is designed to invite deeper understanding and practical application of a strategic diagnostic process that discovers insights for achieving positive results.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Definition of rapid due diligence

3. Stage one : scope of the inquiry

4. Stage two : preparatory investigation

5. Stage three : on-site discovery

6. Stage four : analysis and observation development

7. Stage five : synthesis and formulation of recommendations

8. Stage six : delivery of process results

9. Impact of rapid due diligence

10. Case studies

11. For further consideration.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-315-47447-6

1-315-47449-2

1-315-47448-4

9781315474496

OCLC:

967077618