This is a resource-based review of the firm, incorporating 17 cases which reflect this emphasis. New case studies cover high profile companies, globally competitive industries, entrepreneurial businesses and public companies and global competition and strategy issues are integrated throughout.
Text and Readings - Twelfth Edition
Thompson/Strickland has always included the most recent research in strategy in a way that students can understand and apply it to business cases and problems. In addition, Thompson offers more coverage of strategy implementation than most other texts, which many instructors think is critical if students are to understand the how and not just the what and why. Thompson's coverage of Michael Porter's classic 5-forces model is clearer and more detailed than in other texts, according to reviewers. With this edition the market leader looks better than ever before, offering a new 4-color design, improved writing style, and two new chapters on global and e-commerce strategy.
Crafting and Executing Strategy presents the latest research findings from the literature and cutting-edge strategic practices of companies. The chapter content continues to be solidly mainstream and balanced, mirroring both the best academic thinking and the pragmatism of real-world strategic management.
Thompson/Strickland READINGS is the softcover readings component of this market-leading strategic management package. The readings reflect current thought in strategic management.
Thompson, Strickland and Gambles', CRAFTING AND EXECUTING STRATEGY, 14e presents the most recent research in strategy in a way that students can understand and apply to business cases and problems. Known for its cases and teaching notes, CRAFTING AND EXECUTING STRATEGY includes a case line-up that will spark student interest and generate lively classroom discussions.
Thompson / Strickland CASES is the softcover cases component of this marketing-leading strategic management package. With this edition,the text portion now contains the best coverage of the resource-based view of the firm,keeping up Thompson/Strickland's Strategic Management commitment to currentness in thought,excellence in package,and reliability overall.
