Strategy

Theory and Practice
Fourth Edition
Stewart R Clegg - The University of Sydney
Christos Pitelis - Brunel Business School, UK
Jochen Schweitzer - University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Andrea Whittle - Newcastle University Business School, UK
Strategy
October 2022 | 616 pages | Sage UK
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Description

Written by an expert team and praised for its refreshing approach, this essential text offers a critical, holistic understanding of strategy theory and practice. The fourth edition has been fully updated to include:

• Coverage of contemporary issues including the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and digitalization
• Topical and engaging case studies such as Disney’s Strategy and Covid-19Netflix Versus Amazon: Dynamic Capabilities for Global Success, and PS5, Xbox and BMW: Chips and Supply Chains
• A wealth of new examples of strategy in practice from world-renowned organisations such as Google, Uniqlo, Tesla, IKEA, and Airbnb

Suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, Strategy: Theory and Practice encourages readers to engage critically with the internal and external factors that shape strategy in the real world.

A selection of tried and tested online resources, including a teaching guide, PowerPoints, an online case study bank and test bank of questions have been developed to support lecturers using the book in their teaching. 

Stewart Clegg is Professor at the University of Sydney, Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, and Visiting Professor at the University of Stavanger, University of Johannesburg, and Nova School of Business and Economics.
Christos Pitelis is Head of Department of International Business and Professor of International Business and Sustainable Competitiveness at the University of Leeds, and Life Fellow at Queens’ College, University of Cambridge.
Jochen Schweitzer is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
Andrea Whittle is Professor of Management at Newcastle University Business School.

Contents

Chapter 1 Strategy: Theory and Practice – An Introduction

Chapter 1 Strategy: Theory and Practice – An Introduction

Chapter 2 Strategy, Industry Competitive Forces and Positioning

Chapter 2 Strategy, Industry Competitive Forces and Positioning

Chapter 3 Strategy, Resources and Capabilities

Chapter 3 Strategy, Resources and Capabilities

Chapter 4 Strategy and Innovation

Chapter 4 Strategy and Innovation

Chapter 5 Strategy: Make or Buy?

Chapter 5 Strategy: Make or Buy?

Chapter 6 Strategy and Collaboration

Chapter 6 Strategy and Collaboration

Chapter 7 Strategy: Going Global

Chapter 7 Strategy: Going Global

Chapter 8 Strategy and Corporate Governance

Chapter 8 Strategy and Corporate Governance

Chapter 9 Strategy Processes

Chapter 9 Strategy Processes

Chapter 10 Strategy as Practice

Chapter 10 Strategy as Practice

Chapter 11 Strategy and Organizational Politics

Chapter 11 Strategy and Organizational Politics

Chapter 12 Strategic Change

Chapter 12 Strategic Change

Description

Written by an expert team and praised for its refreshing approach, this essential text offers a critical, holistic understanding of strategy theory and practice. The fourth edition has been fully updated to include:

• Coverage of contemporary issues including the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and digitalization
• Topical and engaging case studies such as Disney’s Strategy and Covid-19Netflix Versus Amazon: Dynamic Capabilities for Global Success, and PS5, Xbox and BMW: Chips and Supply Chains
• A wealth of new examples of strategy in practice from world-renowned organisations such as Google, Uniqlo, Tesla, IKEA, and Airbnb

Suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, Strategy: Theory and Practice encourages readers to engage critically with the internal and external factors that shape strategy in the real world.

A selection of tried and tested online resources, including a teaching guide, PowerPoints, an online case study bank and test bank of questions have been developed to support lecturers using the book in their teaching. 

Stewart Clegg is Professor at the University of Sydney, Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, and Visiting Professor at the University of Stavanger, University of Johannesburg, and Nova School of Business and Economics.
Christos Pitelis is Head of Department of International Business and Professor of International Business and Sustainable Competitiveness at the University of Leeds, and Life Fellow at Queens’ College, University of Cambridge.
Jochen Schweitzer is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
Andrea Whittle is Professor of Management at Newcastle University Business School.

Contents

Chapter 1 Strategy: Theory and Practice – An Introduction

Chapter 1 Strategy: Theory and Practice – An Introduction

Chapter 2 Strategy, Industry Competitive Forces and Positioning

Chapter 2 Strategy, Industry Competitive Forces and Positioning

Chapter 3 Strategy, Resources and Capabilities

Chapter 3 Strategy, Resources and Capabilities

Chapter 4 Strategy and Innovation

Chapter 4 Strategy and Innovation

Chapter 5 Strategy: Make or Buy?

Chapter 5 Strategy: Make or Buy?

Chapter 6 Strategy and Collaboration

Chapter 6 Strategy and Collaboration

Chapter 7 Strategy: Going Global

Chapter 7 Strategy: Going Global

Chapter 8 Strategy and Corporate Governance

Chapter 8 Strategy and Corporate Governance

Chapter 9 Strategy Processes

Chapter 9 Strategy Processes

Chapter 10 Strategy as Practice

Chapter 10 Strategy as Practice

Chapter 11 Strategy and Organizational Politics

Chapter 11 Strategy and Organizational Politics

Chapter 12 Strategic Change

Chapter 12 Strategic Change

October 2022 | 616 pages | Sage UK

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Written by an expert team and praised for its refreshing approach, this essential text offers a critical, holistic understanding of strategy theory and practice. The fourth edition has been fully updated to include:

• Coverage of contemporary issues including the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change and digitalization
• Topical and engaging case studies such as Disney’s Strategy and Covid-19Netflix Versus Amazon: Dynamic Capabilities for Global Success, and PS5, Xbox and BMW: Chips and Supply Chains
• A wealth of new examples of strategy in practice from world-renowned organisations such as Google, Uniqlo, Tesla, IKEA, and Airbnb

Suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, Strategy: Theory and Practice encourages readers to engage critically with the internal and external factors that shape strategy in the real world.

A selection of tried and tested online resources, including a teaching guide, PowerPoints, an online case study bank and test bank of questions have been developed to support lecturers using the book in their teaching. 

Stewart Clegg is Professor at the University of Sydney, Emeritus Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, and Visiting Professor at the University of Stavanger, University of Johannesburg, and Nova School of Business and Economics.
Christos Pitelis is Head of Department of International Business and Professor of International Business and Sustainable Competitiveness at the University of Leeds, and Life Fellow at Queens’ College, University of Cambridge.
Jochen Schweitzer is an Associate Professor at the University of Technology Sydney.
Andrea Whittle is Professor of Management at Newcastle University Business School.

Table Of Contents:

  • Chapter 1 Strategy: Theory and Practice – An Introduction
  • Chapter 2 Strategy, Industry Competitive Forces and Positioning
  • Chapter 3 Strategy, Resources and Capabilities
  • Chapter 4 Strategy and Innovation
  • Chapter 5 Strategy: Make or Buy?
  • Chapter 6 Strategy and Collaboration
  • Chapter 7 Strategy: Going Global
  • Chapter 8 Strategy and Corporate Governance
  • Chapter 9 Strategy Processes
  • Chapter 10 Strategy as Practice
  • Chapter 11 Strategy and Organizational Politics
  • Chapter 12 Strategic Change

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An updated text book that supports the academic theory with timely case studies and real-life business scenarios that are suitable for building knowledge within a real world context. Useful text for post graduate students.
Miss Victoria Prince, Business, Coleg Llandrillo Cymru

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