The Oxford Handbook of Strategy: A Strategy Overview and Competitive Strategy
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The Oxford Handbook of Strategy covers the key subject areas and issues currently under discussion in the field of strategy. It unites a team of contributors who are all authorities on the topic of their chapter. The handbook will be of considerable value to researchers, graduate students, and teachers whose interest in the subject area has advanced beyond that of the traditional textbooks, and to managers and consultants who seek an authoritative, accessible, and up-to-date discussion of the fundamentals of strategy. Chapters examine six key areas: Approaches to Strategy, Strategic Analysis and Formulation, Corporate Strategy; International Strategy; Strategies of Organizational Change; and Strategic Flexibility and Uncertainty.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the current state of strategic management theory and practice by synthesizing diverse perspectives from leading scholars in the field. The authors, Andrew Campbell and David O. Faulkner, curate a collection of expert contributions designed to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application. By examining the evolution of strategic thought, the text provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how organizations formulate and execute competitive strategies in complex environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of six core strategic domains: Approaches, Formulation, Corporate Strategy, International Strategy, Organizational Change, and Strategic Flexibility.
- Theoretical frameworks regarding competitive advantage and market positioning.
- Synthesis of contemporary research on uncertainty and strategic adaptation.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide introductory-level tutorials for undergraduate students.
- It excludes specific industry-wide case studies in favor of broader conceptual and theoretical analysis.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this handbook as a foundational reference for graduate-level study and advanced professional practice. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a rigorous resource for those seeking to move beyond basic textbook principles.
Page Count:
1064
Publication Date:
2006-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191569283
ISBN-13:
9780191569289
Business
Economics
Special Topics
Professional Development
Principles of Management
Strategy
Management
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