Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Comptetitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases (Paperback)

by Arthur A. Jr. Thompson (Author), III A. J. Strickland (Author), John E. Gamble (Author)

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Product Description
Thompson, Strickland and Gambles', "Crafting and Executing Strategy, 16e" presents the latest research findings from the literature and cutting-edge strategic practices of companies have been incorporated to keep step with both theory and practice. The chapter content continues to be solidly mainstream and balanced, mirroring both the best academic thinking and the pragmatism of real-world strategic management. Known for its cases and teaching notes, "Crafting and Executing Strategy, 16e" provides an unparalleled case line up. 28 of the 31 cases are new to this edition. The selection of cases is diverse, timely, and thoughtfully-crafted and complements the text presentation pushing students to apply the concepts and analytical tools they have read about. Many cases involve high-profile companies. There's a comprehensive package of support materials that are a breeze to use, highly effective, and flexible enough to fit most any course design.

About the Author
A.J. (Lonnie) Strickland received a BS in Math and Physics from the University of Georgia, an MS in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a PhD from Georgia State university. He currently holds the rank of Professor of Strategic Management in the Graduate School of Business at the University of Alabama. He has done extensive consulting and research work. In recent years, he was honored with the Outstanding Professor Award for the Graduate School of Business, and was the recipient of the Outstanding Commitment to Teaching Award for the University of Alabama.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: McGraw Hill Higher Education; 16th edition (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071285903
• ISBN-13: 978-0071285902
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #301,880 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative business guide to strategy, August 22, 2006

By	J. H. Martin (Ypsilanti, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Crafting and Executing Strategy : The Quest for Competitive Advantage - Concepts and Cases (Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases) (Hardcover)

I bought this book for a college class and kept it. While it is not the most exciting book, the case studies are an excellent guide to a wide range of business plans and strategies. The cases are divided into four categories: single business companies, diversified companies, implementing and executing strategy and ethics & social responsibility. The cases are very complete and interesting. The downside is the shelf life of the book - I would expect a new edition before long.

17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Student Review, December 9, 2005

By	W. Kelley (Durham, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Crafting and Executing Strategy : The Quest for Competitive Advantage - Concepts and Cases (Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases) (Hardcover)

I am a student majoring in Business Administration who recently used this text in an upper-level management course. The book's writing is utterly superfluous. Boredom was frequently my sentiment as I weeded through unnecessarily labyrinthine sentences. The ideas in the book were occasionally interesting, but were usually ideas I had already developed on my own via simple intuition. Perhaps the most valuable part of the text is the section of case studies. This closing segment of the book contains many great ideas for student projects. Overall, this text disappoints me as a student

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great case studies, October 28, 2007

By	T. Ingolfsson (Mt Dora, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Crafting and Executing Strategy: The Quest for Competitive Advantage: Concepts and Cases (Hardcover)

If you have gone through business school, most of the information provided here are fairly generic. But what I love about this book is the numerous examples and case studies that it offers from Krispy Kreme to FedEx to McDonalds. Its analysis is right on the money and it teaches you how to modify your own strategies and operations.