{"product_id":"the-strategy-pathfinder-core-concepts-and-live-cases-paperback","title":"The Strategy Pathfinder: Core Concepts and Live Cases - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDuncan Angwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen Cummings\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal-world strategic management practice in an interactive micro-case format\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder\u003c\/i\u003e presents an innovative, dynamic guide to strategic thinking and practice. Using real-world case examples from companies like Apple, the BBC, Hyundai, LEGO, McDonalds, Nike and SpaceX to illustrate critical concepts, this book enables readers to actively participate in real-world strategy dilemmas and create their own solutions. \u003ci\u003eStrategy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePathfinder's \u003c\/i\u003e'live' micro-cases provoke discussion about business models, value creation, new ventures and more, while its complimentary instructional content introduces you to the best 'classic' and new tools of strategic management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRather than passively reproducing past and current ideas, \u003ci\u003eStrategy Pathfinder\u003c\/i\u003e encourages strategic thinkers to learn by doing. The book is designed to help the reader to develop a clear understanding of key concepts while shifting your thought processes towards real strategic action and innovation by enabling you to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse strategy theories and frameworks to engage in analytical and creative discussions about key strategic issues facing real companies today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForm strategic views for yourself, and test them against the views of others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffectively make and communicate recommendations based on solid strategic analysis that stand up to scrutiny from multiple stakeholders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome an active producer of new strategic ideas rather than a passive receiver of past wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis third edition has been updated with new chapters and cases to reflect the latest, cutting-edge issues in strategic thinking and practice. And the updated companion website offers students, instructors and managers more resources to facilitate understanding, interaction and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs an active learning experience, \u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition \u003c\/i\u003eengages the reader in the work of strategy practitioners. By arming you with the empirical research you need, and the best strategic management theories and frameworks to better analyse situations you're likely to encounter or already facing in your career, \u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder \u003c\/i\u003eteaches you how to improve your strategic thinking and practice, and develop your own strategic pathways for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA DYNAMIC APPROACH TO CRITICAL CONCEPTS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder\u003c\/i\u003e provides today's hard-pressed business students with a new, effective way to learn about business strategy. Built around real-life problems faced by executives and organisations, this \"Strategy IPad\" helps business students to engage with the kinds of situation they will encounter in their working lives, whilst providing directional guidance and provoking discussions about key theoretical themes. \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eStrategy Pathfinder'\u003c\/i\u003es \"live cases\" are drawn from the realms of business, sport, culture, charity and military practice, and from all corners of the world, to inspire truly global thinking. The new, third edition will help students: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the many forces that impact strategy, and learn how to plan for -- and react to -- shocks to the system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the different paths to strategic advantage, and leverage resources, innovation, corporate culture and more to pull ahead of the competition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse strategic planning and smart change leadership to facilitate organizational growth and inspire exceptional performance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdopt the newest, most effective techniques that turn strategic analysis into a gold mine of information.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy is about winning -- but the transition from thinking to doing is where the winners are made. \u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder\u003c\/i\u003e is designed to facilitate that critical transition by introducing essential concepts in the context of real-world strategic situations. Presented in \"micro-case\" format, the \"live\" nature of these scenarios triggers critical thinking and class discussion that reinforces the practical application of strategic skills. \u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder\u003c\/i\u003e also helps develop readers' strategic insights and analytical skills by showing how they can develop their own micro strategy cases for organizations they are interested in. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Strategy Pathfinder\u003c\/i\u003e is also supported by online lecturer supplements, available at www.wiley.com\/go\/strategypathfinder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDUNCAN ANGWIN\u003c\/b\u003e is the Sir Roland Smith Professor of Strategic Management, Head of the Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation Department, and Head of the Strategic Management Group at Lancaster University, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEPHEN CUMMINGS\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Strategy and Innovation at Victoria Business School, Wellington, New Zealand; an Academic Fellow at the Institute of Management Consultants; and an NZC Research Fellow at Peking University, Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.6 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 04, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288580403449,"sku":"9781119311843","price":100.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/N2vwvPDkid9781119311843.webp?v=1776247308","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-strategy-pathfinder-core-concepts-and-live-cases-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}