{"product_id":"the-strategy-pathfinder-core-concepts-and-live-cases-paperback-softback-9781119311843","title":"The Strategy Pathfinder; Core Concepts and Live Cases (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119311843","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eCore Concepts and Live Cases\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDuncan Angwin (Author), Stephen Cummings (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119311843, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 20 October 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e464 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 18.8 x 2.5 cm, 0.998 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal-world strategic management practice in an interactive micro-case format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder\u003c\/i\u003e presents an innovative, dynamic guide to strategic thinking and practice. Using real-world case examples from companies like Apple, the BBC, Hyundai, LEGO, McDonalds, Nike and SpaceX to illustrate critical concepts, this book enables readers to actively participate in real-world strategy dilemmas and create their own solutions. \u003ci\u003eStrategy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePathfinder’s \u003c\/i\u003e‘live’ micro-cases provoke discussion about business models, value creation, new ventures and more, while its complimentary instructional content introduces you to the best ‘classic’ and new tools of strategic management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than passively reproducing past and current ideas, \u003ci\u003eStrategy Pathfinder\u003c\/i\u003e encourages strategic thinkers to learn by doing. The book is designed to help the reader to develop a clear understanding of key concepts while shifting your thought processes towards real strategic action and innovation by enabling you to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse strategy theories and frameworks to engage in analytical and creative discussions about key strategic issues facing real companies today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForm strategic views for yourself, and test them against the views of others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffectively make and communicate recommendations based on solid strategic analysis that stand up to scrutiny from multiple stakeholders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome an active producer of new strategic ideas rather than a passive receiver of past wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis third edition has been updated with new chapters and cases to reflect the latest, cutting-edge issues in strategic thinking and practice.  And the updated companion website offers students, instructors and managers more resources to facilitate understanding, interaction and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs an active learning experience, \u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition \u003c\/i\u003eengages the reader in the work of strategy practitioners. By arming you with the empirical research you need, and the best strategic management theories and frameworks to better analyse situations you're likely to encounter or already facing in your career, \u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder \u003c\/i\u003eteaches you how to improve your strategic thinking and practice, and develop your own strategic pathways for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder Map ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePathways to Strategy xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Creators xxii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Strategic Purpose 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I THE STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Macro-Shocks 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Industry Forces 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Competitive Advantage 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Resource-Based Advantage 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Business Model Advantage 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Corporate Advantage 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III STRATEGIC GROWTH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 New Ventures 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Crossing Borders 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Leading Strategic Change 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Evaluating Strategic Performance 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV MAVERICK STRATEGIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 The Maverick: Six Senses of Strategy 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAPPENDICES\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Cases for Job Interviews 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing The Strategy Pathfinder 3rd Edition for Assessments and Examinations 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Core Strategic Management Concepts 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 429\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52483198681368,"sku":"9781119311843","price":35.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119311843.jpg?v=1786023890","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-strategy-pathfinder-core-concepts-and-live-cases-paperback-softback-9781119311843","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}