Strategic Management

Description

<p>Why do some companies outperform others? In a dynamic and competitive business environment, the answer to this question can be the difference between success and failure. Firms that are successful generally have a strategic management process that helps them set goals and execute on a clear vision. This textbook offers an introduction to the key topics and themes of strategic management. The authors draw on examples of familiar companies and personalities to illustrate the different strategies used by today’s firms—and how they go about implementing those strategies. Students will learn how to conduct a case analysis, measure organizational performance, and conduct external and internal analyses. In short, they will understand how organizations operate at the strategic level to be successful.&lt;p&gt;<br />Strategic Management is intended for a wide range of business students including those majoring in marketing, management, business administration, accounting, finance, real estate, business information technology, and hospitality and tourism. It is ideal for a senior capstone course in an undergraduate business program. It is available online for free in multiple formats and also as an affordable print editions.&lt;p&gt;</p><p>Publication of this book was made possible in part due to generous support from the Open Education Initiative at the University Libraries and the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech.</p> &lt;b&gt;STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT&lt;/b&gt; offers an introduction to the key topics and themes of strategic management. The authors draw on examples of familiar companies and personalities to illustrate the different strategies used by today’s firms—and how they go about implementing those strategies. Students will learn how to conduct a case analysis, measure organizational performance, and conduct external and internal analyses. In short, they will understand how organizations operate at the strategic level to be successful. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Pamplin College of Business in association with &lt;a href="http://publishing.vt.edu"&gt;Virginia Tech Publishing&lt;/a&gt;

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Other Editions

• Strategic ManagementEbookPressbooks at Virginia Tech2020-08-14
• Strategic ManagementVirginia Tech Publishing2020