Strategic Management.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, Jacob.

Jacob Thomas

Series:

Always learning.

Always learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Strategic planning.

Strategic planning--Case studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (850 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Noida : Pearson India, 2015.

Summary:

Key Features: An innovative six 'I' theoretical framework for strategy has been introduced A leader or an aspiring leader can get an insight into what is strategy through a quick reading of the material on the side columns The book focuses on imagination with intention as a conditional precedent for durability of success Strategy Live: Real examples of crafting and implementing strategy Strategy Stars: The academicians and practitioners who have illuminated strategy Strategy Show: Introducing ideas-at-work in very chapter, with featuring real business organizations Strategy Practice: A brief business case at the end of every chapter illustrating a concept Projects, exercises, questions, models, learning capsules and full-length cases to add to the learning experience. Inspiring quotes across chapters to trigger the imaginative process Introduction of New Topics: Strategy for Special Situations and Institutions, Strategy for Family Business, Organizational Effectiveness Evaluation, Embedding Environmental and Social Consideration in Strategy have also been added.

Contents:

Cover

Copyright

Dedication

Testimonials

Brief Contents

Contents

Preface

About the Author

1. Introduction to Business Policy and Strategic Management

Strategy Show: Mindtree-Right Things the Right Way

1.1 Evolution of Strategic Management as a Discipline

1.2 Concepts of Strategy and Business Policy

1.3 Meaning and Nature of Strategic Management

1.4 Importance and Relevance of Strategy

1.5 Characteristics of Strategic Management and Strategy Absence

1.6 Role of the Strategist-Strategic Management Professionals

1.7 Conceptual Framework of Strategic Management

1.8 Some Theories Used in Strategic Management

1.9 Tools and Techniques in Strategic Management

1.10 Forerunners of Strategy in Business Management

Summary

Questions for Discussion

Exercises for Understanding

Project for Insights

Strategy Practice: Game Plan of Britannia

2. Analysis of Business Environment

Strategy Show: Shemaroo Rises with Technological Changes

2.1 Analysing External Business Environment

2.2 Levels of Analysis: Pesteld Framework and ETOP Analysis

2.3 Environmental Scanning and Appraisal-Strategic Intelligence

2.4 Competitive Environmental Analysis: Industry and Competition

2.5 Porter's Five-Forces Model

2.6 Competitive Profile Matrix

2.7 Strategies for Competing in Globalizing Markets: Impact of Globalization, MNCs

2.8 Internet Economy, E-Commerce, and Social Networking Sites

2.9 Changing Strategic Situations, Complexity, Turbulence, and Chaos: Institutional Strategy

2.10 Industry Driving Forces

Strategy Practice: ITC: Value from Environmental Stewardship

3. Internal Analysis

Strategy Show: TTK-Amassing Resources and Enhancing Value of Prestige.

3.1 Organizational Appraisal: Firms as Value Creators

3.2 Value Chain Analysis and Value Creation

3.3 Elements of Value Proposition: Analysing a Company's Resources and Competitive Position

3.4 Dimensions of Value

3.5 Value Hierarchy, Value Shop, and Value Network

3.6 Assessing Market Value of a Business

3.7 Resource-Based View (RBV) of the Firm

3.8 Knowledge- and Capability-Based View (KBV)

3.9 Concept of Core Competence

3.10 Distinctive and Unique Competencies

3.11 Dynamic Capabilities

Strategy Practice: Mawana Sugars Struggling to Survive

4. Mission, Vision, Strategic Objectives, and Business Model

Strategy Show: Mundra Port and SEZ Pvt Ltd-Aiming High and Achieving

4.1 Firm and Strategy

4.2 Elements of a Firm's Strategy

4.3 Objectives and Functions of a Strategy

4.4 Developing Strategic Vision and Strategic Objectives

4.5 Levels of Objectives

4.6 Organizational Mission and Mission Statements

4.7 Stakeholders Expectations, Cooperation, and Ambition

4.8 Alignment of a Firm With Community

4.9 Elements of a Business Model and its Relationship with Strategy

4.10 Real and Virtual Organizations

Strategy Practice: Shriram Transport Finance Company-Adamant about Funding

5. Strategy Formulation

Strategy Show: GMR-Strategy of Overstretching, Burdening Itself

5.1 Organizational Appraisal and Strategic Planning Process

5.2 Strategic Planning

5.3 Strategic Thinking

5.4 Scenario Planning or Building, Strategic Direction

5.5 Generic Competitive Strategies

5.6 Strategy Levels

5.7 First Mover Advantages

5.8 Strategic Analysis, Strategic Options, Strategy Choice.

5.9 Norms of Strategy Making

5.10 Offensive Strategies and Defensive Strategies

5.11 Benchmarking and Industry Standards

5.12 Resource-Led Strategies

5.13 Strategic Advantage Analysis

5.14 Open Strategy

Strategy Practice: Micromax-Strategy Attuned to the Market

6. Corporate Level Strategies

Strategy Show: 'Mahindra-from Rural Roads to Main Roads'

6.1 Strategies and Competitive Advantages in Diversified Companies and their Evaluation

6.2 Diversification and Integration Strategies

6.3 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Takeover Strategies

6.4 Strategic Alliances

6.5 Joint Venture's Strategies

6.6 International Business Entry Level Strategies

6.7 Strategic Sale or Divesting SBU

6.8 Political Strategies for Competitive Advantage

6.9 Reverse Logistics as Sustainable Competitive Advantage

6.10 Outsourcing Strategies: Make vs Buy

6.11 Franchising Strategies

6.12 Portfolio Analysis

Strategy Practice: Marico 'Separates Feminine Part'

7. Business Level and Functional Strategies

Strategy Show: Reliance Industries-Sharpening the Performance Engine

7.1 Strategic Management in a Strategic Business Unit

7.2 Stability Strategies

7.3 Growth-Horizontal and Vertical

7.4 Divestment

7.5 Human Resource Strategies

7.6 Finance and Accounting Strategies

7.7 Marketing and Distribution Strategies

7.8 Production and Operations Management Strategies and Tactics

7.9 R&D Strategy or Innovation Strategy Creating Value Changing Processes

7.10 Learning Organization

Project for Insights.

Strategy Practice: Century Plywoods: Technical Connect to Emotional Connect

8. Embedding Environmental and Social Considerations in Strategy

Strategy Show: Star Jalsha TV Channel Assumes Environmental Leadership

8.1 Practices for Sustainability of Businesses and Benefits Thereof

8.2 Environmental Risk Management

8.3 Environmental Communication

8.4 Green Strategy

8.5 Greening the Value Chain and Lifecycle Assessment

8.6 Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Audit

8.7 Entrepreneurship in Green Business

8.8 Eco Advantage Strategy and Product Differentiation

8.9 Ethical Processes, Environmental Ethics, and Triple Bottom Line Business

8.10 Moving from Sustainable Competitive Advantage to Corporate Sustainability Strategy

8.11 Green Washing

Strategy Practice: Carbon Clean Solutions

9. Strategy Execution

Strategy Show: Parle-Staying Competitive, Staying on Course

9.1 Strategy Implementation Phase of the Strategic Management Process

9.2 Operationalizing Strategy: Translating Intention to Action

9.3 Implementing Strategic Change

9.4 Decision Making During Strategy Execution

9.5 Structural Implementation

9.6 Functional Implementation

9.7 Behavioural Implementation: Culture, Power, and Values

9.8 Project Implementation: Implementation of Programs in Project Mode

9.9 Procedural Implementation

9.10 Resource Allocation

9.11 Communicating Strategy to Stakeholders

9.12 Strategic Initiatives

9.13 Strategic Repositioning

9.14 Innovation and Entrepreneurship

9.15 Business Process Re-Engineering

Strategy Practice: Ferns N Petals-Filling the Gifting Space.

10. Corporate Governance

Strategy Show: Siemens (India)-Transferring Wealth

10.1 What is Governance?

10.2 Composition of the Board of Directors

10.3 Roles and Responsibilities of Directors in Governance

10.4 Agency Problem and Shareholder Value

10.5 Ethical Process in CG

10.6 Strategic Initiative to Guide Ethical Behaviour

10.7 Role of Stakeholders in Shaping Ethics in Business

10.8 Corporate Scams and Failure or Strengthening of Governance

10.9 Principles of Good Governance

Strategy Practice: Walmart India in Crisis Management Mode

11. Strategic Leadership

Strategy Show: Cafe Coffee Day-Strategic Leadership and Scaling Heights

11.1 Understanding Leadership

11.2 Strategic Leadership Levels

11.3 Strategic Leadership

11.4 Operationalizing and Institutionalizing Strategy

11.5 Managing Conflicts and Getting Co-Operation

11.6 Leadership and Culture

11.7 Corporate Strategic Leadership Role and Responsibilities

11.8 Business- or Division-Level Strategic Leadership Role and Responsibilities

11.9 Leadership Challenges of Strategy Implementation

11.10 Leading in Times of Great Change, Crisis, and Turmoil

Strategy Practice: Central Parking Services-Strategic Leadership in Action

12. Monitoring Strategy Implementation

Strategy Show: Aditya Birla Group-Growing Deeper in Multinational Character

12.1 Balanced Scorecard and Other Techniques of Strategy Success

12.2 Superior Performance Measures

12.3 Monitoring Risks and Assumptions of a Strategy

12.4 Establishing Strategic Controls and Operational Control

12.5 Disruptive Strategies and Alternate Strategies.

12.6 Strategic Information Systems.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

93-325-4469-7

OCLC:

922020126