Topic 1:
Introduction to Strategy and Strategic Management
Chapter 1
Foundations of Strategic Management
1-1.
Core Concepts of Strategic Management
1-2.
The Evolving Competitive Landscape
1-3.
The I/O Model and Above-Average Returns
1-4.
The Resource-Based Model
1-5.
The Significance of Vision and Mission
1-6.
Stakeholders and Their Influence
1.7.
Role of Strategic Leaders
1.8.
The Strategic Management Process
1.9.
Risk
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Chapter 1
Topic 2:
The Competitive Environment: Scanning and Analysis
Chapter 2.
Navigating the External Business Landscape
2-1.
The Crucial Role of External Environment Analysis
2-2.
Delineating the General and Industry Environments
2-3.
The Quadrants of External Environmental Analysis
2-4.
The Seven Facets of the General Environment
2-5.
The Five Pillars of Competitive Forces
2-6.
Strategic Groups Defined
2-7.
Competitor Intelligence Gathering
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Chapter 2
Chapter 3.
Understanding the Internal Organization
3-1.
The Need to Understand the Internal Organization
3-2.
The Concept of Value
3-3.
Tangible vs. Intangible Resources
3-4.
Capabilities and Their Development
3-5.
Criteria for Core Competencies
3-6.
Analyzing the Value Chain
3-7.
Outsourcing and Its Rationale
3-8.
Identifying Internal Strengths and Weaknesses
3-9.
Avoiding Core Rigidities
3-10.
Strategy Tools: The SWOT, TOWS, and PESTLE Assessments
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Chapter 3
Topic 2
Mini Cases
Topic 3:
Business-Level Strategy and Competitive Dynamics
Chapter 4.
Business-Level Strategy and Competitive Positioning
4-1.
Business-Level Strategy Defined
4-2.
Customers and Business-Level Strategies: Who, What, and How
4-3.
Differences Among Business-Level Strategies
4-4.
The Five Forces and Business-Level Strategies
4-5.
Risks of Business-Level Strategies
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Chapter 4
Chapter 5:
Dynamics of Competitive Rivalry
5-1.
Key Definitions in Competitive Dynamics
5-2.
Building Blocks of Competitor Analysis
5-3.
Drivers of Competitive Behavior
5-4.
Factors Affecting Competitive Actions
5-5.
Factors Affecting Competitive Responses
5-6.
Competitive Dynamics Across Market Cycles
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Chapter 5
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Topic 3
Topic 4:
Corporate-Level Strategy
Chapter 6.
Corporate-Level Strategy and Diversification
6-1.
Corporate-Level Strategy Defined
6-2.
Levels of Diversification
6-3.
Reasons for Diversification
6-4.
Value Creation in Related Diversification
6-5.
Value Creation in Unrelated Diversification
6-6.
Incentives and Resources Encouraging Diversification
6-7.
Motives for Over-Diversification
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Topic 4
Topic 5:
Strategic Alternatives - Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and International
Chapter 7.
Mergers and Acquisitions - An Introduction
7.1
Overview
7.2
Mergers vs. Acquisitions
7.3
Types of M&A Transactions
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Chapter 7
Chapter 8:
International Business Strategy - An Introduction
8.2
Reasons for International Expansion
8.3
Risks of International Expansion
8.4
Modes of Entry
8.5
Organizational and Structural Challenges
8.6
Financial Implications
8.7
Global, Transnational, and Multidomestic Organizations
Resources
Topic 5
Topic 6:
Strategic Leadership and Governance
Chapter 9.
Corporate Governance
9.2
Definition and Purpose
9.3
Separation of Ownership and Control
9.4
Agency Relationship and Managerial Opportunism
9.5
Internal Governance Mechanisms
9.6
Executive Compensation
9.7
External Governance Mechanism
9.8
International Corporate Governance
9.9
Ethical Decision-Making
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Chapter 9
Chapter 10.
Organizational Structure and Controls
10.2
Organizational Structure and Controls
10.3
Strategy and Structure
10.4
Functional Structures
10.5
Multidivisional Structures
10.6
International Structures
10.7
Strategic Networks
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Chapter 10
Topic 7:
Effective Business Communications
Chapter 11.
Communication in Corporate Strategy
11.2
Strategic Intent
11.3
Business Communication vs. Academic Communication
11.4
Written Communication in Corporate Strategy
11.5
Verbal Communication in Corporate Strategy
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Chapter 11
Chapter 12:
Live Presentations in a Corporate Environment
12.2
Understanding the Differences
12.3
Slide Design Best Practices
12.4
Mastering the Content
12.5
Chapter 11
12.6
Tailoring Your Presentation
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Chapter 12
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Mega Moments
Glossary
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