Strategic Management

Description

Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast delivery through DHL/FedEx express. Cover Copyright Dedication Testimonials Brief Contents Contents Preface About the Author 1. Introduction to Business Policy and Strategic Management Strategy Show: Mindtree—Right Things the Right Way 1.1 Evolution of Strategic Management as a Discipline 1.2 Concepts of Strategy and Business Policy 1.3 Meaning and Nature of Strategic Management 1.4 Importance and Relevance of Strategy 1.5 Characteristics of Strategic Management and Strategy Absence 1.6 Role of the Strategist-Strategic Management Professionals 1.7 Conceptual Framework of Strategic Management 1.8 Some Theories Used in Strategic Management 1.9 Tools and Techniques in Strategic Management 1.10 Forerunners of Strategy in Business Management Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Game Plan of Britannia 2. Analysis of Business Environment Strategy Show: Shemaroo Rises with Technological Changes 2.1 Analysing External Business Environment 2.2 Levels of Analysis: Pesteld Framework and ETOP Analysis 2.3 Environmental Scanning and Appraisal—Strategic Intelligence 2.4 Competitive Environmental Analysis: Industry and Competition 2.5 Porter’s Five-Forces Model 2.6 Competitive Profile Matrix 2.7 Strategies for Competing in Globalizing Markets: Impact of Globalization, MNCs 2.8 Internet Economy, E-Commerce, and Social Networking Sites 2.9 Changing Strategic Situations, Complexity, Turbulence, and Chaos: Institutional Strategy 2.10 Industry Driving Forces Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: ITC: Value from Environmental Stewardship 3. Internal Analysis Strategy Show: TTK—Amassing Resources and Enhancing Value of Prestige 3.1 Organizational Appraisal: Firms as Value Creators 3.2 Value Chain Analysis and Value Creation 3.3 Elements of Value Proposition: Analysing a Company’s Resources and Competitive Position 3.4 Dimensions of Value 3.5 Value Hierarchy, Value Shop, and Value Network 3.6 Assessing Market Value of a Business 3.7 Resource-Based View (RBV) of the Firm 3.8 Knowledge- and Capability-Based View (KBV) 3.9 Concept of Core Competence 3.10 Distinctive and Unique Competencies 3.11 Dynamic Capabilities Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Mawana Sugars Struggling to Survive 4. Mission, Vision, Strategic Objectives, and Business Model Strategy Show: Mundra Port and SEZ Pvt Ltd—Aiming High and Achieving 4.1 Firm and Strategy 4.2 Elements of a Firm’s Strategy 4.3 Objectives and Functions of a Strategy 4.4 Developing Strategic Vision and Strategic Objectives 4.5 Levels of Objectives 4.6 Organizational Mission and Mission Statements 4.7 Stakeholders Expectations, Cooperation, and Ambition 4.8 Alignment of a Firm With Community 4.9 Elements of a Business Model and its Relationship with Strategy 4.10 Real and Virtual Organizations Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Shriram Transport Finance Company—Adamant about Funding 5. Strategy Formulation Strategy Show: GMR–Strategy of Overstretching, Burdening Itself 5.1 Organizational Appraisal and Strategic Planning Process 5.2 Strategic Planning 5.3 Strategic Thinking 5.4 Scenario Planning or Building, Strategic Direction 5.5 Generic Competitive Strategies 5.6 Strategy Levels 5.7 First Mover Advantages 5.8 Strategic Analysis, Strategic Options, Strategy Choice 5.9 Norms of Strategy Making 5.10 Offensive Strategies and Defensive Strategies 5.11 Benchmarking and Industry Standards 5.12 Resource-Led Strategies 5.13 Strategic Advantage Analysis 5.14 Open Strategy Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Micromax—Strategy Attuned to the Market 6. Corporate Level Strategies Strategy Show: ‘Mahindra—from Rural Roads to Main Roads’ 6.1 Strategies and Competitive Advantages in Diversified Companies and their Evaluation 6.2 Diversification and Integration Strategies 6.3 Mergers, Acquisitions, and Takeover Strategies 6.4 Strategic Alliances 6.5 Joint Venture’s Strategies 6.6 International Business Entry Level Strategies 6.7 Strategic Sale or Divesting SBU 6.8 Political Strategies for Competitive Advantage 6.9 Reverse Logistics as Sustainable Competitive Advantage 6.10 Outsourcing Strategies: Make vs Buy 6.11 Franchising Strategies 6.12 Portfolio Analysis Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Marico ‘Separates Feminine Part’ 7. Business Level and Functional Strategies Strategy Show: Reliance Industries—Sharpening the Performance Engine 7.1 Strategic Management in a Strategic Business Unit 7.2 Stability Strategies 7.3 Growth—Horizontal and Vertical 7.4 Divestment 7.5 Human Resource Strategies 7.6 Finance and Accounting Strategies 7.7 Marketing and Distribution Strategies 7.8 Production and Operations Management Strategies and Tactics 7.9 R&D Strategy or Innovation Strategy Creating Value Changing Processes 7.10 Learning Organization Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Century Plywoods: Technical Connect to Emotional Connect 8. Embedding Environmental and Social Considerations in Strategy Strategy Show: Star Jalsha TV Channel Assumes Environmental Leadership 8.1 Practices for Sustainability of Businesses and Benefits Thereof 8.2 Environmental Risk Management 8.3 Environmental Communication 8.4 Green Strategy 8.5 Greening the Value Chain and Lifecycle Assessment 8.6 Environmental Management Systems and Environmental Audit 8.7 Entrepreneurship in Green Business 8.8 Eco Advantage Strategy and Product Differentiation 8.9 Ethical Processes, Environmental Ethics, and Triple Bottom Line Business 8.10 Moving from Sustainable Competitive Advantage to Corporate Sustainability Strategy 8.11 Green Washing Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Carbon Clean Solutions 9. Strategy Execution Strategy Show: Parle—Staying Competitive, Staying on Course 9.1 Strategy Implementation Phase of the Strategic Management Process 9.2 Operationalizing Strategy: Translating Intention to Action 9.3 Implementing Strategic Change 9.4 Decision Making During Strategy Execution 9.5 Structural Implementation 9.6 Functional Implementation 9.7 Behavioural Implementation: Culture, Power, and Values 9.8 Project Implementation: Implementation of Programs in Project Mode 9.9 Procedural Implementation 9.10 Resource Allocation 9.11 Communicating Strategy to Stakeholders 9.12 Strategic Initiatives 9.13 Strategic Repositioning 9.14 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 9.15 Business Process Re-Engineering Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Ferns N Petals—Filling the Gifting Space 10. Corporate Governance Strategy Show: Siemens (India)—Transferring Wealth 10.1 What is Governance? 10.2 Composition of the Board of Directors 10.3 Roles and Responsibilities of Directors in Governance 10.4 Agency Problem and Shareholder Value 10.5 Ethical Process in CG 10.6 Strategic Initiative to Guide Ethical Behaviour 10.7 Role of Stakeholders in Shaping Ethics in Business 10.8 Corporate Scams and Failure or Strengthening of Governance 10.9 Principles of Good Governance Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Walmart India in Crisis Management Mode 11. Strategic Leadership Strategy Show: Cafe Coffee Day—Strategic Leadership and Scaling Heights 11.1 Understanding Leadership 11.2 Strategic Leadership Levels 11.3 Strategic Leadership 11.4 Operationalizing and Institutionalizing Strategy 11.5 Managing Conflicts and Getting Co-Operation 11.6 Leadership and Culture 11.7 Corporate Strategic Leadership Role and Responsibilities 11.8 Business- or Division-Level Strategic Leadership Role and Responsibilities 11.9 Leadership Challenges of Strategy Implementation 11.10 Leading in Times of Great Change, Crisis, and Turmoil Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Central Parking Services—Strategic Leadership in Action 12. Monitoring Strategy Implementation Strategy Show: Aditya Birla Group—Growing Deeper in Multinational Character 12.1 Balanced Scorecard and Other Techniques of Strategy Success 12.2 Superior Performance Measures 12.3 Monitoring Risks and Assumptions of a Strategy 12.4 Establishing Strategic Controls and Operational Control 12.5 Disruptive Strategies and Alternate Strategies 12.6 Strategic Information Systems 12.7 Activity-Based Costing and Management Approach 12.8 Organization and Product Lifecycle Assessment 12.9 Strategy Audit 12.10 Economic Value-Added and Market Value-Added Concepts Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Hitting the 1000 Crores Mark in Two Years 13. Organizational Effectiveness Evaluation Strategy Show: Pidilite Industries—Accelerators Drive Fevicol 13.1 What is Organizational Effectiveness? 13.2 Economic Effectiveness of the Strategy of a Firm 13.3 Stakeholders’ Satisfaction as a Mesure of Effectiveness 13.4 Factors Affecting Sustainability 13.5 Ecological Sustainability Strategy Effectiveness 13.6 Status, Respect, and Reputation 13.7 Institution Building 13.8 Management Control Systems 13.9 System Audit and Disclosures 13.10 Project Effectiveness Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Nalli Silks—Maintaining Identity While Expanding 14. Strategy for Family Business Strategy Show: Vicco Laboratories Business for the Family 14.1 What is Strategy for a Family Business? 14.2 Strategies Adopted by Family Firms 14.3 Strategies for the Business Yielding to the Interests of Family 14.4 Performance Orientation and Key Success Factors of Family Business 14.5 Financial Management Strategies for Family Businesses 14.6 Governance in Family Business 14.7 Leadership Styles of Family Business 14.8 Integration of Family and Business Values 14.9 Embedding Founder’s Values and Objectives in the Organization 14.10 Succession Planning Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: S H Kelkar & Company (SHK)—Company First, Family Second 15. Strategy for Special Situations and Institutions Strategy Show: Glocal Hospital 15.1 Different Organizations for Different Needs and Situations 15.2 Situation-Specific Strategies 15.3 Strategy for Educational Institutions 15.4 Strategy of Healthcare Institutions 15.5 Strategy for Government or Public Institutions 15.6 Strategy for Research and Technology Organizations (RTOs) 15.7 Strategy for Entrepreneurial Ventures and SMEs 15.8 Strategy for Development Management or Non-Profit Organizations 15.9 Strategy for Professional Firms 15.10 Strategy for Political, Cultural, and Literary Organizations 15.11 Strategy for PE, VC, Banking, and Insurance Firms 15.12 Strategy for Internet Firms and Internet Dependent Firms 15.13 Strategy for Sports, Fitness, Entertainment, Media, and Tourism Firms 15.14 Strategy for Religious and Spiritual Organizations Summary Questions for Discussion Exercises for Understanding Project for Insights Strategy Practice: Edusports: School Sports Outsourcing Case Studies Appendix References Index