Foundations of Strategy 2nd Edition Grant Test Bank

Foundations of Strategy 2nd Edition Grant Test Bank.

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1118914708
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1118914700
• Author: Grant

Foundations of Strategy, Second Edition is a concise text aimed at both undergraduate and Masters students.  Written in an accessible style with the needs of these students in mind, the second edition of this popular text has a clear, comprehensive approach, underlined by sound theoretical depth.  The text has been fully revised and updated to reflect recent developments in the business environment and strategy research.

Extensive learning and teaching materials to accompany this text include aninstructor manual, case teaching notes, test bank and PowerPoint slides are available for instructors.  Resources for students include self-test quizzes and glossary flashcards to test understanding.

Table contents:

1: The concept of Strategy

Introduction and objectives

The role of strategy in success

A brief history of strategy

Strategy today

Strategic management of not-for-profit organizations

The approach taken in this book

Summary

Summary table

Further reading

Self-study questions

Notes

2: Industry analysis

Introduction and objectives

From environmental analysis to industry analysis

The determinants of industry profit: Demand and competition

Analysing industry attractiveness

Applying industry analysis to forecasting industry profitability

Using industry analysis to develop strategy

Defining an industry

Reviewing the five forces of competition framework

Segmentation analysis

Dealing with dynamic competition

From industry attractiveness to competitive advantage: Identifying key success factors

Summary

Summary table

Further reading

Self-study questions

Notes

3: Resources and capabilities

Introduction and objectives

The role of resources and capabilities in strategy formulation

Identifying the organization’s resources and capabilities

Appraising resources and capabilities

Developing strategy implications

Summary

Summary table

Further reading

Self-study questions

Notes

4: The nature and sources of competitive advantage

Introduction and objectives

How competitive advantage emerges and is sustained

Types of competitive advantage: Cost and differentiation

Porter’s generic strategies and being ‘stuck in the middle’

Summary

Summary table

Further reading

Self-study questions

Notes

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