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Coming more than 25 years after the last edition, this edition of the groundbreaking Ansoff work on the concepts and practical implementation of strategic management provides up-to-date case studies and simplified figures and offers a comprehensive approach to guiding firms through turbulent environments. In this age of digital transformation, the ability to respond quickly and strategically to unpredictable change can determine the success or failure of the firm. As an organization becomes more successful at implementing change, the ability to respond to changes in the environment will be entrenched in its culture. This book is based on a strategic success model which demonstrates how to optimize a firm's performance.  For managers, students, and researchers wanting a step-by-step methodology on how to analyze a firm, this book will serve as an invaluable resource for thinking and acting strategically.

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Author:   H. Igor Ansoff ,  Daniel Kipley ,  A.O. Lewis ,  Roxanne Helm-Stevens
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 2019
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.926kg
ISBN:  

9783030076146

ISBN 10:   3030076148
Pages:   592
Publication Date:   26 December 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

PART ONE: ORIGINAL CONCEPTS OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND THE EVOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Chapter 1 Epistemological Underpinnings & Original Concepts of Strategic Management Chapter 2 Why make Strategy Explicit? Chapter 3 Evolution of Management Systems Chapter 4 From Strategic Planning to Strategic Management Chapter 5 Modes of Strategic Behavior   PART TWO: PLANNING STRATEGIC POSTURE Chapter 6 Strategic Diagnosis Chapter 7 Concept of Organizational Capability Chapter 8 Diagnosing Future General Management Capability Chapter 9 Competitive Posture Analysis in Turbulent Environments Chapter 10 Dispersed Positioning in Competitive Analysis Chapter 11 Optimizing the Strategic Portfolio Chapter 12 Strategic Dimensions of Technology Chapter 13 Societal Strategy for the Business Firm Chapter 14 Strategic Dimensions of Internationalization   PART THREE: MANAGERS, SYSTEMS, STRUCTURE Chapter 15 General Managers for Diversified Firms Chapter 16 Selecting a Management System to Fit the Firm Chapter 17 Designing the Firm’s Structure   PART FOUR: REAL-TIME STRATEGIC RESPONSE Chapter 18 Management Response to Surprising Changes Chapter 19 Strategic Issue Management Chapter 20 Using Weak Signals    PART FIVE: MANAGING STRATEGIC CHANGE Chapter 21 Behavioral Resistance to Change Chapter 22 Systemic Resistance Chapter 23 Alternative Methods for Managing a Discontinuous Change Chapter 24 Managed Resistance ('Accordion') Method for Introducing a Discontinuous Change Chapter 25 Institutionalizing Strategic Responsiveness

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H. Igor Ansoff (1918-2002) was an applied mathematician and business manager. He is well known as the pioneer and father of Strategic Management. Ansoff studied at Brown University, where he received his Doctorate. He joined UCLA in the Senior Executive Program. Ansoff was a distinguished professor at United States International University (now Alliant International University) for 17 years, where his work in strategic management research is still continued by several institutes. During his career he consulted with many multinational corporations including Philips, General Electric, Gulf, IBM, Sterling and Westinghouse. Ansoff was the first management guru to recognize the need for strategic planning for firms operating in an increasingly complex and turbulent business environment. Daniel Kipley is Professor of Strategy at Azusa Pacific, USA. A.O. Lewis is Professor of Management at National University, USA. Roxanne Helm-Stevens is Chair and Professor in the Department of Management at Azusa Pacific, USA. Rick Ansoff is Associate Professor in Statistics, Measurement, Research Methods, and General and Personality Psychology at Alliant International University, USA.

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