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Introduce the knowledge and tools that today's most successful firms use to build business and consistently outperform the competition with the latest edition of Ireland, Hoskisson, and Hitt's Understanding Business Strategy Concepts Plus (Third Edition). This book clearly demonstrates what today's most successful firms already knowhow solid management strategy equals the decisive actions necessary to create sustainable competitive advantage. Written by strategy leaders recognized for their reliability and currency, this concise text's strong conceptual foundation highlights the latest strategic management research and cuttingedge practices. Users learn from both successes and failures in this actionoriented book as they examine the impact of business strategy in familiar firms and learn from the mistakes of those who failed to apply the strategic process. This edition's unique applied learning approach guides users, step by step, through creating strong strategy, planning for success, implementing responsive action, competing effectively with strategy, analyzing the environment and firm, and improving upon results. Users develop practical workplace skills as Understanding Business Strategy Concepts Plus (Third Edition)'s powerful cases, experiential exercises, and videos from world business leaders reinforce how solid strategy leads to responsive actions that separate successful firms from those that fail.FeaturesProvides indepth, brief, and customized analysis with a variety of cases.Helps users practice strategic management and criticalthinking skills with a wide selection of Full Teaching Cases that reflect today's latest developments, and fresh MiniCases drawn from familiar industries. Cases allow users to plan, execute, and evaluate strategies in action and within context.Builds users' skills with the Strategy Toolbox.Users can closely analyze and evaluate how real firms use specific management tools or techniques within the strategic management process. This practical approach to business problems encourages users to think strategically. The outlined steps or approaches provide skills that users can implement in the workplace for their personal success.Presents unique perspectives within understanding strategy.Learning from success and learning from failure: At the heart of this book's actionoriented approach, users learn to apply the strategic management process for short and longterm success as they see the impact of business strategy at work in examples of familiar companies, drawn from recent business news. Users even learn from mistakes of others as they examine strategies that did not work and see, firsthand, the results in firms that failed to apply the strategic process.Presents today's most current business strategy on every page.This edition's distinguished business authors have reviewed and updated each chapter with the latest business research to help guide users through the creation, implementation, and evaluation of the strategic process using the most accurate and uptodate business strategy information available today.Updated, powerful MiniCases strengthen student skills.This edition's numerous new and updated endofchapter MiniCases allow users to hone personal strategic management skills as they conduct a brief analysis, practice critical thinking, and implement actual strategy within each succinct case.Experiential Exercises ensure thorough understanding.Two Experiential Exercises at the end of each chapter give users the opportunity to participate in the actual strategic management processfrom the formulation of strategy and implementation of action through the final analysisfor a more thorough understanding of the chapter's topics.Global business leaders and challenges are highlighted with new 50 Lessons videos.The latest business challenges are introduced with this powerful selection of 10 brief videos by 50 Lessons.Ensures understanding with studentfocused, step
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding Business Strategy Concepts Plus'? A: The book focuses on the knowledge and tools used by successful firms to build effective business strategies and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by R. Duane Ireland, Robert E. Hoskisson, and R. Duane Hitt, who are recognized leaders in the field of strategy.
- Q: What edition is 'Understanding Business Strategy Concepts Plus'? A: This is the third edition of the book, updated to reflect the latest research in strategic management.
- Q: Does this book include real-world case studies? A: Yes, it features a variety of Full Teaching Cases and Mini-Cases that allow users to practice strategic management in real-world contexts.
- Q: How does this book help improve strategic management skills? A: The book offers practical exercises, cases, and tools that guide users through the strategic management process, enhancing critical-thinking skills.
- Q: What type of learning approach does this book use? A: It employs an applied learning approach, guiding users step by step through creating and implementing business strategies.
- Q: Are there any multimedia resources included? A: Yes, the book includes videos from world business leaders that highlight current business challenges and strategies.
- Q: What are the key features of this edition? A: Key features include updated Mini-Cases, experiential exercises, a Strategy Toolbox, and a focus on learning from both successes and failures.
- Q: Is the book suitable for beginners in business strategy? A: Yes, the clear presentation and structured approach make it accessible for beginners while still valuable for experienced professionals.
- Q: When was 'Understanding Business Strategy Concepts Plus' published? A: The book was published on April 29, 2011.