Exploring Strategy (Text and Cases), 13th edition

Strategy shapes how organisations create value, respond to change and achieve long-term success. Exploring Strategy provides a comprehensive introduction to strategic thinking and strategic management, helping students understand how organisations develop, evaluate and implement strategies in dynamic and competitive environments. Through a blend of theory, practical frameworks and real-world examples, the content explores the fundamental questions facing organisations today: how they prosper, grow, innovate and adapt.

Drawing on contemporary research and extensive case material, the text examines strategy across a wide range of organisations, from entrepreneurial start-ups and multinational corporations to charities and public-sector institutions. By connecting strategic concepts to real organisational challenges, students develop the skills needed to analyse complex situations, evaluate alternatives and make informed strategic decisions.

Students build the strategic thinking capabilities required to understand and address real-world organisational challenges. As they engage with contemporary frameworks, case studies and practical examples, they learn how to assess external environments, evaluate organisational capabilities and develop strategies that support sustainable success. The combination of analytical tools and applied learning helps students strengthen decision-making, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills that are valuable across a wide range of management and leadership roles.

Who It's For

Ideal for students studying strategy, management, business and related disciplines who want to develop strategic thinking skills and learn how organisations create and sustain value in a changing world.

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