Donors, leaders of nonprofits, and public policy makers usually have the best of intentions to serve society and improve social conditions. But often their solutions fall far short of what they want to accomplish and what is truly needed. Moreover, the answers they propose and fund often produce the opposite of what they want over time. We end up with temporary shelters that increase …
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…
Corporate planning is in a state of flux. A spate of articles in the business press has pointed to managers' waning enthusiasm for developing and implementing strategic planning. Yet many orgainzations are in dire need of guidance on how to build strong strategic and corporate identities. The twelve articles in this book provide an integrative, up-to-date perspective of strategic planning from …