Bob de Wit Libri

In this book, the fundamental differences of opinion within strategic management are not ignored or smoothed over. The authors carefully guide the students through the many, often conflicting, perspectives in the field of strategy, in order to help them become true stategic thinkers.

xx, 362 pages : 24 cm

Bob De Wit and Ron Meyer's innovative and extremely successful strategy text encourages critical and creative strategic thinking. By introducing articles from key strategists to present differing perspectives on each strategic issue covered, the authors stress and contrast the diversity of views in the subject without endorsing any one approach

Now in its fourth edition, Strategy Synthesis takes a truly global perspective. Retaining the unique ‘paradox’ approach of the previous editions whereby a series of contrasting viewpoints are provided to invite student and professional discussion and debate, this new edition takes the approach one step further to acknowledge the developmental role which China and India have had in the business world, and includes strategic thinking philosophies from these countries.Unlike many other books on the subject, the philosophy at the heart of Bob de Wit’s Strategy Synthesis text is that an understanding of the topic of strategy can only be gained by grappling with a wider diversity of insights from many prominent thinkers, and the clear recognition that there is no simple answer to the question of what strategy is. This new edition bridges West and East, North and South, with examples, short cases, quotes, and insights from around the globe.

SOCIETY 4.0: Resolving eight key issues to build a citizens society is meant to provide inspiration for those who wish to build a vital and hopeful future for the next generations. In envisioning a different and better society, Bob de Wit explores the emerging possibilities of new technologies, collects and examines ‘weak signals’ and evaluates numerous new societal initiatives and future visions.Bob de Wit aims to inspire readers to join his venture and build a ‘Citizens Society’. Corporate leaders should pay heed to the analyses and observations in this book and take on the responsibility for building a better society.’Prof. Jan Peter BalkenendeFormer Prime Minister of the Netherlands (2002 – 2010); Professor of Governance, Institutions and Internationalization, Erasmus University Rotterdam; External Senior Advisor to EY; chairman of the Dutch Sustainable Growth Coalition‘The world of tomorrow requires us to ‘look differently’ at ourselves today. This book invites you to consider the issues facing us as a society from a new perspective.’Trudy HuismanChairman of the Economic Board Zwolle Region; non-executive board member of several organisations; former Executive Director of Rabobank