Strategy: Theory, Practice, Implementation by David Mackay Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Strategy by David Mackay, Mikko Arevuo, Maureen Meadows A comprehensive, accessible and insightful guide designed specifically for students on a strategy or strategic management course. This text puts the implementation of strategy centre stage in order to empower tomorrows business professionals to think, talk, and act like a strategist. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What does strategy mean to the founder and CEO of a coaching and consulting company whose mission is to create inclusive and values-driven cultures where people can achieve their full potential while positively impacting society?How is sustainable strategic decision-making viewed by a former Member of the European Parliament?Developed in consultation with lecturers, students, and professionals, the research-driven process-practicemodel of strategy in Strategy: Theory, Practice, Implementation places implementation at its core, enabling students to develop a crystal-clear understanding of how strategy operates in a culture ofdynamism, adaptability, and change.The authors wealth of teaching, research, and practitioner experience shines through in their writing as they strike the perfect balance between clarity and rigour. They expertly cover all the core areas of strategy, using carefully paced, step-by-step guidance to apply theories and models of strategy to a diverse range of examples, making the text the most practical of its kind.Moving beyond the limits oftraditional texts, Strategy offers unique Practitioner Insights (and accompanying video interviews) gathered from professionals engaged in a range of strategic roles, across multiple industries and sectorsworldwide, to help students grasp the complex reality of strategic management in practice.Strategy ultimately provides students with an empowering, critical, and highly practical approach to thinking, talking, and acting like a strategist.Online resources accompanying the textbook include:For registered adopters:- A test bank- PowerPoint slides- Answers to, or guidance on, the case study questions in thebook- A series of Boardroom Challenges for use in group role play exercises / action learning simulations- Teaching notes on using the Boardroom Challenges in classForstudents:- Practitioner insight video interviews, and further videos providing advice on how students can enhance their employability- Research Insights to broaden students perspectives of academic research and its impact on strategic thinking- Links to articles, cases, chapters, or multimedia resources to support students further reading- Additional case studies with exercises or discussion questions- MCQs- Guidance on how toanalyse a case study- Flashcard glossary- Two additional chapters: Chapter 15 Designing effective strategy activities; Chapter 16 Strategy in practice: learning, reflecting,thinking Author Biography Dave Mackay is Professor of Strategy at the Strathclyde Business School in Glasgow. Previously he held business management roles in multi-national, SME and entrepreneurial start-up organizations in the UK. He has a continuing research interest in developing understanding of effective strategic management and organisational leadership practices, technologies and knowledge. As a practitioner, Dave has engaged with a wide range of private, public, and charitableorganisations, supporting their strategy work and development of implementable, practical outcomes. Dave has taught and consulted internationally in locations including the USA, India, Hong Kong, Malaysia,Singapore, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, and the UAE. Mikko Arevuo is Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management at Cranfield School of Management. His background includes senior business practitioner experience in global financial services and management consulting; academic scholarship; and university, graduate, and executive-level teaching. His research and teaching interests are in strategy as managerial practice, competitive strategy, senior management and group decision-making processes, and theapplication of visual methods in organizational research. Mikko has also consulted widely in the public and private sectors including Fortune 500 companies as a facilitator providing evidence-based toolsand frameworks to support strategic decision-making processes. A native of Finland, Mikko earned his BA in Economics from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his MBA and PhD from Cranfield University. Maureen Meadows is Professor of Strategic Management at the Centre for Business in Society at Coventry University. Formerly with the Open University Business School and Warwick Business School, Maureens research interests include the use of strategy tools such as scenario planning andvisioning by senior managers, and the post-merger integration phase following M&A deals. With a background in mathematics, statistics, and operational research, Maureen has many years experience ofworking with big data and customer analytics, both as a practitioner in the financial services sector and as an academic. She has published on the progress and problems experienced by organisations working on strategic projects such as market segmentation, relationship marketing, and customer relationship management. Table of Contents Part 1 Defining strategy meaning, process, and outcomes1: Interpreting strategy2: A process-practice model of strategy3: Strategic decision-making in organizationsPart 2 Enhance knowledge of context4: The sustainable strategic organization5: External environment: macro, industry, and competitive settings6: Internal environment: resources, capabilities, and activitiesPart 3 Debate how to scope, compete, and perform7: Corporate strategy and structure8: Strategies for achieving competitive advantage9: Functional strategy and performancePart 4 Shape strategy to context and objectives10: Strategies for growth11: Innovation, disruption, and digitalization12: Competing in a globalized worldPart 5 Activate and sustain strategic performance13: Leading strategic change initiatives14: Strategic leadership for an ever-changing world Review A highly engaging and empowering strategy text that aims to help students get into the mind of a strategist. * Dr Andrew Wild, University of Nottingham *Clear, well-written, and with theory and practice interwoven throughout: this is a compelling narrative that flows well and is full of interest. Highly recommended. * Dr Mark Crowder, Manchester Metropolitan University *The best text about the issues, tools, practice, and implementation of strategy. * Professor Ian Finlayson, European School of Economics *This is an excellent and comprehensive text which covers all theories and conceptual frameworks in strategic management. * Dr Azhdar Karami, Bangor University * Long Description What does strategy mean to the founder and CEO of a coaching and consulting company whose mission is to create inclusive and values-driven cultures where people can achieve their full potential while positively impacting society?How is sustainable strategic decision-making viewed by a former Member of the European Parliament?Developed in consultation with lecturers, students, and professionals, the research-driven process-practice model of strategy in Strategy: Theory, Practice, Implementation places implementation at its core, enabling students to develop a crystal-clear understanding of how strategy operates in a culture of dynamism, adaptability, and change.The authors wealth of teaching, research, and practitioner experience shines through in their writing as they strike the perfect balance between clarity and rigour. They expertly cover all the core areas of strategy, using carefully paced, step-by-step guidance to apply theories and models of strategy to a diverse range of examples, making the text the most practical of its kind.Moving beyond the limits of traditional texts, Strategy offers unique Practitioner Insights (and accompanying video interviews) gathered from professionals engaged in a range of strategic roles, across multiple industries and sectors worldwide, to help students grasp the complex reality of strategic management in practice.Strategy ultimately provides students with an empowering, critical, and highly practical approach to thinking, talking, and acting like a strategist.Online resources accompanying the textbook include:For registered adopters:- A test bank- PowerPoint slides- Answers to, or guidance on, the case study questions in the book- A series of Boardroom Challenges for use in group role play exercises / action learning simulations- Teaching notes on using the Boardroom Challenges in classFor students:- Practitioner insight video interviews, and further videos providing advice on how students can enhance their employability- Research Insights to broaden students perspectives of academic research and its impact on strategic thinking- Links to articles, cases, chapters, or multimedia resources to support students further reading- Additional case studies with exercises or discussion questions- MCQs- Guidance on how to analyse a case study- Flashcard glossary- Two additional chapters: Chapter 15 Designing effective strategy activities; Chapter 16 Strategy in practice: learning, reflecting, thinking Review Quote A highly engaging and empowering strategy text that aims to help students get into the mind of a strategist. Details ISBN019284539X Author Maureen Meadows Publisher Oxford University Press Year 2023 ISBN-10 019284539X ISBN-13 9780192845399 Edition 2nd Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2023-03-27 Publication Date 2023-03-27 UK Release Date 2023-03-27 Subtitle Theory, Practice, Implementation Edited by M. West Birth 1980 Death 1844 Affiliation Duke University Position Professor of Nursing and Child Psychiatry Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Pages 704 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition DEWEY 658.4012 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2023-06-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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