Chapter 1: Introducing Strategy Chapter 2: Macro Environmental Analysis Chapter 3: Industry and Sector Analysis Chapter 4: Resources and Capabilities Analysis Chapter 5: Stakeholders and Governance Chapter 6: History and Culture Chapter 7: Business Strategy and models Chapter 8: Corporate Strategy Chapter 9: International Strategy Chapter 10: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Chapter 11: Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances Chapter 12: Evaluating Strategies Chapter 13: Strategy Development Processes Chapter 14: Organising and Strategy Chapter 15: Leadership and Strategic Change Chapter 16: The Practice of Strategy

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New and updated features of this title The 12th Edition of Exploring Strategy has been comprehensively updated to help you: Understand clearly the key concepts and tools of strategic managementExplore hot topics, including business models, corporate governance, innovation and entrepreneurshipLearn from case studies on world-famous organisations such as ITV, IKEA, Uber, Airbnb, Alibaba, and the Chinese movie business.