Management consultant Dudik attempts to apply the thinking of scientific philosopher Karl Popper to corporate strategy. Popper's idea was that great theory couples explanatory power with great specificity about what observations in the real world would make the theory false. Dudik argues that this model of scientific theory should be applied to strategic thinking. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,…
In this revision of his classic book Richard Whittington challenges the basic assumptions of management orthodoxy. By applying four basic theoretical approaches of strategy-making to a series of key strategic issues, Whittington demonstrates the practical implications of different theories with many examples. Students are then challenged to critically evaluate their own personal approach to str…
In this book, the author : o defines trust and related concepts, and shows how these impact on business performance o provides valuable case material of companies with both high and low trust o forges the link of trust to strategy rather than to HR The new economy has changed the rules of the game in business, and the speed at which businesses operate and interact. Corporate success has…
Explains the strategic business tool of outsourcing and why it will be necessary for all companies to adopt this strategy in the future. Offers examples of how companies have achieved a variety of objectives, from cutting costs to larger market share, through outsourcing.(text from the publisher)