by Michael Hay (Author), PeterWilliamson (Author)
From acquisition to market share and from organic growth to year-end, The Handbook of Strategy unpacks the key terms and concepts in modern strategy. This is a reference for managers who must understand and use strategic planning in a fast moving, competitive, and increasing international business environment. The book includes succinct definitions of the words strategic thinkers and innovators use, and discussion of the major theories and techniques in the field. Drawing on the author's extensive consulting and teaching experience, The Handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to what every business executive needs to know about business strategy.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 248
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 01 Aug 1991
ISBN 10: 063118208X
ISBN 13: 9780631182085
Within strategic management there is now a wide array of analytical tools, techniques and frameworks at managements' disposal. A crucial issue has become how to select that which is most helpful in any particular situation. Messrs Hay and Williamson have done management a service; they make sense of the field, tackle the issues of application head-on and point out the pitfalls of uncritically adopting many of the ideas now in vogue. This combination of clear explanation and shrewd health warnings sets this book apart. Barry Jones, Senior Vice President, The Boston Consulting Group
A most useful guide and exposition of strategic concepts that every working manager should have to hand. It cuts admirably through the jargon. David V. Jones, Director of Corporate Strategy, British Airways
Within strategic management there is now a wide array of analytical tools, techniques and frameworks at managements' disposal. A crucial issue has become how to select that which is most helpful in any particular situation. Messrs Hay and Williamson have done management a service; they make sense of the field, tackle the issues of application head-on and point out the pitfalls of uncritically adopting many of the ideas now in vogue. This combination of clear explanation and shrewd health warnings sets this book apart. Barry Jones, Senior Vice President, The Boston Consulting Group
A most useful guide and exposition of strategic concepts that every working manager should have to hand. It cuts admirably through the jargon. David V. Jones, Director of Corporate Strategy, British Airways