Richard Whittington Libri

The book explores the changing strategies and organizational structures of large European firms, highlighting their increasing similarities in diversification strategies despite differing ownership and management styles. By expanding on Alfred Chandler's model of strategy and structure, the authors delve into concepts like conglomerate diversification and the integrated 'networked multidivisional' structure, providing insights into recent corporate developments in a comparative and historical framework.

Focusing on strategic thinking, this text delves into critical issues related to the operation, growth, and innovation of organizations. It features end-of-chapter case studies that enhance understanding and provide practical insights into managerial perspectives. Ideal for students, it equips them with the latest concepts in strategic management, fostering a deeper comprehension of real-world applications.

The sixth edition of internationally acclaimed strategy volume retains the established strengths of previous editions while updating and revising material to address today's corporate climate. The book builds on the practice of strategic management and blends theory with practice with case studies for experiential learning that allow readers to apply concepts and theories and build their own. The book emphasizes the importance of a clear analysis of the strategic situation facing the organization and a rational assessment of future options as it draws on the growing research and literature on decision-making processes within a political and cultural context. The volume comprehensively addresses the strategic position, strategic capability, expectations and purposes, corporate-and business-level strategy, directions and methods of development, strategy into action, and managing strategic change plus it includes extensive case studies. For managers and potential managers.

In his introduction to this book on corporate strategy, Richard Whittington makes the point that the great number of published books on strategic management all cover much the same ground and present similar recipes for success, and few indulge in self-questioning. If it was really as easy as that, managers would only need to read a few books in order to ensure they never make mistakes. Reality, however, is that in the world of business many of the most well-accepted models of strategic action have met with spectacular failure.

Focusing on the responses of eight firms to the severe recession of the early 1980s, this book provides in-depth comparative case studies that highlight strategic management and organizational theory during a critical period for British manufacturing. Originally published in 1989, its reissue offers valuable insights for students, managers, and academics navigating today's economic challenges. The analysis sheds light on effective strategies and organizational adaptations in times of crisis.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks or flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original text, ensuring that readers can access and appreciate its historical value.

Focusing on strategic thinking, this text delves into critical issues related to organizational operation, growth, and innovation. The inclusion of longer case studies in the Text & Cases edition enhances students' understanding of managerial perspectives, providing them with valuable insights into real-world applications of strategic concepts.

This book synthesises research on violence for researchers and policy makers to inform future practice. Those who are interested in human conflict and how to reduce it are offered an alternative picture of the causes of violence through a combination of findings from anthropology, genetics, psychology, psychiatry and criminology.

Jeśli masz ochotę na samodzielnie upieczony chleb z jabłkami, ziemniakami i rozmarynem, kaszą manną, czosnkowy czy z serem roquefort i orzechami włoskimi, ta książka jest właśnie dla Ciebie!Dowiesz się z niej, jak tradycyjnymi metodami i z wykorzystaniem najlepszych składnik�w upiec wiejskie pieczywo na zakwasie, klasyczne francuskie bagietki, włoską focaccię, pikantne bochenki z przyprawami i kuszące słodkie bułeczki.Wszystkie techniki i etapy prac (od robienia zakwasu, wyrabiania ciasta aż po kształtowanie bochenk�w, bułek i rogali) dokładnie opisano i zilustrowano. Kolorowe fotografie pieczywa świeżo wyjętego z piekarnika zachęcają do tego, by natychmiast zabrać się do pieczenia!