Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface

Chapter 1 What Is Strategy?

Introduction

Strategy Formulation: Concepts and Dimensions

The Strategy Formulation Process

Chapter 2 Strategy and Performance

Introduction

Strategy and Performance: A Conceptual Framework

Evaluating Strategic Options

Chapter 3 Analyzing the External Strategic Environment

Introduction

Globalization

The Technology Revolution

Corporate Social Responsibility—A New Business Imperative

Risk and Uncertainty

Chapter 4 Analyzing an Industry

Industry Influences a Company’s Options and Outcomes

What Is an Industry?

Industry Evolution

Methods for Analyzing an Industry

Chapter 5 Analyzing a Company’s Strategic Resource Base

Introduction

Strategic Resources

Global Supply-Chain Management

Forces for Change

Stakeholder Analysis

Creating a Green Corporate Strategy

Chapter 6 Formulating Business Unit Strategy

Introduction

SBU Disruptions Come from Myriad Sources

Foundations

Formulating a Competitive Strategy

Porter’s Generic Business Unit Strategies

Value Disciplines

Designing a Profitable Business Model

Chapter 7 Business Unit Strategy: Contexts and Special Dimensions

Introduction

One Cause to Reconsider an SBU Strategy

Emerging, Growth, Mature, and Declining Industries

Fragmented, Deregulating, Hypercompetitive, and Internet-Based Industries

Business Unit Strategy: Special Dimensions

Chapter 8 Global Strategy: Fundamentals

Introduction

Global Strategy as Business Model Change

Ghemawat’s Generic ”AAA” Global Strategy Framework

Which ”A” Strategy Should a Company Choose?

The Need for Global Strategic Management

Chapter 9 Global Strategy: Adapting the Business Model

Introduction

Globalizing the Value Proposition

Globalizing the Sourcing Dimension

Chapter 10 The Board’s Role in Strategic Management

Introduction

What is the Proper Role of the Board in Strategy Development?

Creating a Meaningful Role for the Board

Dealing with Special Situations

Monitoring Strategy Implementation: Choosing Metrics

Creating a Strategy Focused Board

Notes

Index

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