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Analysis Without Paralysis: 12 Tools to Make Better Strategic Decisions 2nd Edition

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 72 ratings
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Since the publication of the original edition, the importance of interpreting business data has become mission critical for professionals in all types of businesses.  These professionals have discovered the benefits of business analysis to address their organizations most crucial strategic and tactical challenges.  The Second Edition of this successful guide to business analysis, shows readers how to apply analytical tools without having to mire themselves in advanced math or arcane theory. Analysis Without Paralysis teaches readers the fundamentals of business analysis through the use of 12 core tools. Each tool will make the way readers assess and interpret their business' data more effective, accurate, and actionable.  Accessibly written, the authors walk readers through the entire business analysis process and then explain ad illustrate each of today's most valuable analysis tools so business professionals will be able to make better decisions about their company's strate
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  1. ISBN-10
    0133101029
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0133101027
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Ft Pr
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2012
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.75 x 5.5 inches
  8. Print length
    273 pages
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Customers find the book easy to use and understand. It shows simple techniques and takes you through all the steps for SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, PEST, and other analysis tools. They say it's a must-read for managers.

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  • Bill Pilon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A $30 MBA
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2013
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    With this book, Bensoussan and Fliesher have provided business people with an invaluable resource for making decisions about their business. In less than 300 pages they present 12 analytical techniques that can drive better decisions. Each technique is described thoroughly enough for the reader to actually use it on their own, in language that will be accessible to pretty much anyone in a position to make these sorts of decisions. They also provide information about the strengths weaknesses of the technique, when and where to use it and finally give a hypothetical example. I just finished my MBA and this book presents for less than $30 a good chunk the information I spent 3 years and tens of thousands of dollars acquiring.

    I recommend this book not only to small business owners, but to pretty much anyone in the corporate environment to help them not only make decisions, but as a kind of "cheat sheet", so they understand what their peers and superiors are talking about when they mention these techniques. It would be a great graduation gift for the college graduate who is on his or her way to a corporate career.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Best primer on Business Analysis tools without having an MBA
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2012
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    Great book to learn a diverse set of tools for business. The authors took a pretty boring, academic and hard to grasp subject and made it enjoyable. Complex models, such as BGC Portfolio Matrix and Porter's Five Forces Industry Analysis, are clearly explained. The strengths and weaknesses of each tool are explained, along with a method of how to complete the tool. Each tool was well illustrated and contained a case study to see a practical application of the tool.

    I found the strongest chapters were on Financial Statement Analysis, SWOT, and Win/Loss Analysis. Even if you don't have to do much analysis for your business you need to know how to read financial statements. SWOT and Win/Loss analysis are needed for everyone - and this book avoids the superficial treatment and use of those tools. The book points out for example that SWOT analysis s supposed to flesh out strategic opportunities in contrast to the organizational capabilities - not be a "why they should buy from us" spin tool as it is usually used for.

    The book has a large gap - how to research and quantify much of the data needed to do analytical work. Some tools, for example, you have to develop and rank various criteria. This book offers no quantifiable method for doing that ranking - making the results subjective and arbitrary, the very things analysis is supposed to eliminate or at least minimize. Understandably this book isn't about research methods but without explaining how to get good inputs none of theses tools will be effective. Most tools require accurate and in-depth information on markets and competitors. How do you get that data? Other tools require establishing various outcomes and criteria to be studied. How is that done in a way that doesn't lend itself to the analyst's biases or spin? You won't find those answers here. To perform a credible analysis you will need to get a better resource that fleshes out the method and gives you empirical methods of developing, sorting, and ranking input data.

    That said, I haven't found a better book that puts together a wide assortment of business analytical tools and explains them sufficiently to know when and where to use each. With a companion book on how to do competitive/market research, this will be an invaluable and often used resource on my bookshelf.
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  • Justin Emig
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very thought provoking
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013
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    What a very interesting read... Not only did i feel that i was a crazy person when it comes to analyzing something, but now i feel like i am a reformed crazy person because this book shows you SIMPLE techniques to not get all caught up in the details.

    very good read
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  • JJ
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2015
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    Used as expected.
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  • PJ Walsh
    5.0 out of 5 stars good value
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2020
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    considering the cost of the new book it is well worth to use this vendor for such a low cost and good condition book
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Basic Business 101
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2013
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    Reads like an entry level business text book. Nothing new under the sun here. High school stuff. You would be further ahead to buy and read a Dummies book!

    On the bright side it was a free book! Good thing too!
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  • Pedro L San Martin R
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great bookntonuse it as reference in your business Analisis work
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2013
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    Great book, great reference to be used when you make business analysis to improve your organization. This book is Easy to read and use.
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  • JoGo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Business School Must Have
    Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015
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    This is a must for anyone is business school. It takes you through all the steps for SWOT, Porters Five Forces, PEST, etc. It's easy to read and in logical order. Great book.
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  • IanA
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid intro
    Reviewed in Australia on September 26, 2016
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    This is a very solid intro to effective use of a range of analysis tools. I use the term 'effective' because much analysis is little more than an 'off the top of head' dump of perceptions dropped into a SWOT with little actual data verification or depth to the analysis let alone valid use of various tools to suit particular objectives.
    This is the perfect book to get a bit beyond the basics of a suite of tools. It's an easy read and gives a thorough review and insight into application of the most popular and accessible tools.
    If you're in a senior management role or want to be and you don't have a thorough training in business analysis, start here.
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  • Ravi Ramanathan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in India on May 19, 2016
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    This book is textbook style. Very beautifully articulated concepts. No fluff and with simple explanation of strategy analysis tools and methods. Full marks.
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  • Andrew Beurschgens, a passionate BlackBerry user
    5.0 out of 5 stars Democratising analysis for all in business!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2012
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    Babette Bensoussan and Craig Fleisher partner again to surpass themselves in democratising the art of analysis among a broader business management audience beyond specialists. Adopting the same style as their more specialist texts - Business and Competitive Analysis and Strategic and Competitive Analysis - in providing an overview of each of the tools' strengths and weaknesses, a step by step guide through how the analysis is undertaken as well as a worked example, it ensures that the reader is confident that the tool can be applied to their unique circumstances. Unlike Babette's and Craig's first democratising edition, the second edition has 2 more analytical tools including the BCG Growth/share Portfolio Matrix, Competitor Analysis, Driving Force Analysis, Financial Ratios and Statement Analysis, Five Forces Industry Analysis, Issue Analysis, Product Life Cycle Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Macroenvironmental (STEEP/PEST) Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Value Chain Analysis and WIN/LOSS Analysis. This title should be on any business manager's shelf wanting to make better decisions using analysis.Business and Competitive Analysis: Effective Application of New and Classic Methods Analysis without Paralysis: 10 Tools to Make Better Strategic Decisions Strategic and Competitive Analysis: Methods and Techniques for Analyzing Business Competition
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