Thompson, Arthur A.,  1940- <br/><br/>
Crafting and executing strategy :the quest for competitive advantage : concepts and cases. / 
Arthur A. Thompson, Jr., A.J. Strickland III, John E. Gamble. 
 - 14th ed. 
 - New York, N.Y.:  McGraw-Hill/Irwin,  2005. 
 - xli, 694 p.:  col. ill.,  27cm. 
<br/><br/> Rev. ed. of: Strategic management. 13th ed. c2003. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 
<br/><br/>Contents: What is strategy and why is it important -- The Managerial process of crafting and executing strategy -- Analyzing a company's external environment -- Analyzing a company's resources and competitive position --Th Five generic competitive strategies: Which one to employ? -- Beyond competitive strategy: Other important strategy choices --  Competing in foreign markets -- Tailoring strategy to fit specific industry and company situations -- Diversification: Strategies for managing a group of businesses -- Strategy, ethics and social responsibility --  Building resource strengths and organizational capabilities -- Managing internal operations: Actions that promote better strategy execution -- Corporate culture and leadership: Keys to good strategy execution -- Cases in crafting and executing strategy. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0072884444 (alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2004049855 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Strategic planning.<br/>Strategic planning--Case studies.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HD30.28.T53 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>658.4/012