Author : Roger F. Jones
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 28,21 MB
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1040057934
Any general management book can give you the basics of quality assurance, strategic planning, logistics, and more. But how do you apply that knowledge to a company that requires not only sound business practices but also sound science to succeed? And how do you deal with the impact of globalized competition, a fluctuating world economy, and growing
Author : Roger F. Jones
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 12,76 MB
Release : 2002-09-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1420013912
Strategic Management in the Plastics Industry explains how companies in the plastic industry can deal with specific problems that are not addressed in general management books. It is written for a broad audience in the industry, including aspiring professionals who wish to become managers, managers already in place who wish to round out their skill
Author : Mark McNeilly
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 22,39 MB
Release : 2012-01-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199782911
More than two millennia ago the famous Chinese general Sun Tzu wrote the classic work on military strategy, The Art of War. Now, in a new edition of Sun Tzu and the Art of Business, Mark McNeilly shows how Sun Tzu's strategic principles can be applied to twenty-first century business. Here are two books in one: McNeilly's synthesis of Sun Tzu's ideas into six strategic principles for the business executive, plus the text of Samuel B. Griffith's popular translation of The Art of War. McNeilly explains how to gain market share without inciting competitive retaliation, how to attack competitors' weak points, and how to maximize market information for competitive advantage. He demonstrates the value of speed and preparation in throwing the competition off-balance, employing strategy to beat the competition, and the need for character in leaders. Lastly, McNeilly presents a practical method to put Sun Tzu's principles into practice. By using modern examples throughout the book from Google, Zappos, Amazon, Dyson, Aflac, Singapore Airlines, Best Buy, the NFL, Tata Motors, Starbucks, and many others, he illustrates how, by following the wisdom of history's most respected strategist, executives can avoid the pitfalls of management fads and achieve lasting competitive advantage.
Author : Robin Kent
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 11,87 MB
Release : 2018-07-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0081025084
Energy Management in Plastics Processing: Strategies, Targets, Techniques, and Tools, Third Edition, addresses energy benchmarking and site surveys, how to understand energy supplies and bills, and how to measure and manage energy usage and carbon footprinting. The book's approach highlights the need to reduce the kWh/kg of materials processed and the resulting permanent reductions in consumption and costs. Every topic is covered in a 2-page spread, providing the reader with clear actions and key tips for success. This revised third edition covers new developments in energy management, power supply considerations, automation, assembly operations, water footprinting, and transport considerations, and more. Users will find a practical workbook that not only shows how to reduce energy consumption in all the major plastics shaping processes (moulding, extrusion, forming), but also provides tactics that will benefit other locations in plants (e.g. in factory services and nonmanufacturing areas). - Enables plastics processors in their desire to institute an effective energy management system, both in processing and elsewhere in the plant - Provides a holistic perspective, shining a light on areas where energy management methods may have not been previously considered - Acts as a roadmap to help companies move towards improved sustainability and cost savings
Author : Prof Amruta Mahalle
Publisher : TMC, Nagpur
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 11,69 MB
Release :
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Preface Welcome to "Strategic Management for MBA: Navigating the Business Landscape." This book has been meticulously crafted to provide MBA students and aspiring business leaders with a comprehensive guide to the dynamic world of strategic management. Why Strategic Management Matters In today's rapidly changing business environment, strategic management is not just a subject; it's a critical skillset that can shape the future of organizations. As MBA candidates, you are embarking on a journey that will prepare you to face complex challenges and make strategic decisions that can drive businesses toward success. What This Book Offers This book is designed to be your companion throughout this journey. It encompasses a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of strategic thinking to advanced concepts in strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional, you will find valuable insights and practical tools to enhance your strategic decision-making abilities. Key Features Comprehensive Coverage: We cover all aspects of strategic management, including environmental analysis, competitive advantage, strategy development, and organizational performance. Real-World Examples: Throughout the book, you will find numerous real-world case studies and examples that illustrate the concepts discussed, allowing you to apply theory to practice. Practical Tools: We provide practical frameworks, models, and tools that you can use to analyze and formulate strategies for different types of organizations. International Perspective: In today's globalized business world, understanding international strategy is vital. This book explores the nuances of global business and its impact on strategic decision-making. How to Use This Book This book is structured to facilitate both self-paced learning and classroom instruction. Each chapter is organized logically, building upon the previous ones, and includes discussion questions and exercises to encourage critical thinking and application of concepts. Acknowledgments Creating a book like this is a collaborative effort, and we are grateful to the many individuals who have contributed their expertise and insights. We would like to express our appreciation to our colleagues, students, and mentors who have enriched our understanding of strategic management. Get Ready to Dive In As you embark on your MBA journey and dive into the world of strategic management, remember that learning is a continuous process. This book is a stepping stone, a resource that can empower you to navigate the complex and ever-evolving business landscape. We invite you to explore the pages ahead, engage with the content, and embark on a transformative learning experience. Strategic management is not just a subject; it's a mindset, a way of thinking that will empower you to drive success in your future career. Let's begin this exciting journey together. Dr.Amruta Mahalle Author
Author : Eliezer Geisler
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 1997-09-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0313370354
The radical restructuring of organizations can have momentous effects and not all of them are good. In fact, many are actually bad and may cause serious harm. How management can remedy these ill effects systematically and restore stability to their traumatized organizations is the theme of Dr. Geisler's compelling new book. How do we clean up the mess from poorly conceived, badly implemented, and ultimately unsuccessful restructurings? How can managers, who have been caught up in these changes and who are as disrupted by them as anyone, regain their own equilibrium and help the healing and reconstructive process take hold? Geisler's answers to these questions are essential reading for corporate executives in all types of organizations (public and private both), and for academics and students. Dr. Geisler lists the problems associated with radical change and describes the futility of total corporate transformations in general. In addition, he develops a staged process by which managers can counteract the side effects of radical change programs. By showing that the beneficial effects of radical corporate change are usually transient, Dr. Geisler's process is a key ingredient in any effort designed for the long-term survival of the firm and the preservation of its strategic goals and methods. Thus, not only does Geisler provide a sound, well-reasoned criticism of corporate restructuring, but he offers something that few if any other books can offer: a workable means to cope constructively with the effects of its many failures.
Author : Richard Lynch
Publisher : Pearson UK
Page : 804 pages
File Size : 21,71 MB
Release : 2018-05-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1292211431
Strategic Management is a core strategy textbook, covering all the major topics particularly from a global perspective. It delivers comprehensive coverage of the subject in an easy-to-read style with extensive examples and a range of free support material that will help you learn actively and effectively. This eighth edition of Strategic Management builds on proven strengths ... · over 70 short case studies to provide easily accessible illustrations of strategy in practice and additional cases available online to provide more in-depth examples of recent strategic decisions involving Sony, Apple and industry sectors · a continuous contrast between prescriptive and emergent views of strategy to highlight the key debates within the discipline · emphasis on practice throughout with features to help you turn theory into practice · major international strategy cases from Europe, Africa, China, India, Middle East and the Americas · clear exploration of the key concepts · comprehensive, logical structure to guide you through this complex subject · Specialist chapters on public/third sector strategy, green strategy and sustainability, entrepreneurial strategy and international and global strategy New for the eighth edition: - Dynamic capabilities and resource renewal explored in a revised and updated chapter - Emergent strategy completely revised in two new chapters, one focusing on innovation, and technology and the other exploring knowledge and learning - New material on innovation and strategy in uncertain environments - Case studies from large and small organisations from Google, Spotify and Cadbury to Snapchat, Uber and green energy companies with 14 new cases and many cases updated This new edition also includes a wealth of free, online, open-access learning resources. Use these materials to enhance and test your knowledge to improve your grades. Online resources include web based cases with indicative answers, chapter based support material, long cases and multiple-choice questions. Richard Lynch is Emeritus Professor of Strategic Management at Middlesex University, London. He is an active researcher, lecturer and consultant, particularly in the area of global strategy and sustainable strategy.
Author : Cliff Bowman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 49,20 MB
Release : 1987-06-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 134918702X
This major text for undergraduate and MBA courses in Corporate Strategy and Business Policy brings a new sophisticated strategic framework to the material it covers. It incorporates a critical review of recent techniques of external and internal appraisal, strategic option generation and of selection and evaluation as well as covering a wide range of current issues.
Author : VINCENT. SABOURIN
Publisher : Productivity Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,84 MB
Release : 2021-11-29
Category :
ISBN : 9781032080925
Plastics have occupied an important place in the modern medical industry. It has substituted traditional devices and products made of metal, other materials, and ceramics. Over recent years, increased reliance on transparent plastic pharmaceutical and medical products has produced remarkable breakthroughs that improve medical attention delivery and allow it to be more comfortable for the masses to live better and longer lives. The purpose of this handbook is to provide a strategic perspective on the market to identify opportunities for growth and promising niches in the medical plastics market. It also helps in analyzing emerging trends in medical plastics to facilitate new product development. The medical plastics market is a new field with a broad scope and unending opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers and medical practitioners from healthcare. With a combination of the right material and technology, it has a lot to offer to the patients with affordable pricing. By keeping the worth of the medical plastics market in mind, we have set some objectives. This book identifies growth factors in the medical plastics market and analyzes critical factors of success to compete. The author presents background on the medical plastics market by its usage, products, processes, and innovation. He also reviews existing studies on the medical plastics market for topics like market size, market growth, segment growth, and geographic markets.
Author : De Moraes, Ailson J.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 49,42 MB
Release : 2023-07-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1668468476
The discontinuation and turbulent nature of business environments make it crucial for organizations to adopt strategic management practices and develop key business policies to be alert to environmental changes. Organizational competitiveness has become the center of strategic management literature as an explanation for organizational success. However, in the past two decades, there has been a shift in the nature of the relationship between business organizations and society, with business organizations increasingly playing a more proactive role in wider societal issues. Strategic Management and International Business Policies for Maintaining Competitive Advantage allows executives to implement the necessary business policies and strategies in order to help the organization maintain a competitive advantage in a global complex environment. By doing this, organizations will be more proactive than reactive in shaping their own futures. This book allows organizations to initiate and influence activities. Covering topics such as ethical business marketing, leadership capabilities, and strategic management, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for business leaders and executives, managers, entrepreneurs, marketers, economists, government officials, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.
