Strategy theory and practice / Stewart R Clegg, Jochen Schweitzer, Andrea Whittle, Christos Pitelis.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 525-584) and index.

Chapter 1: Strategy: Theory & Practice -- An Introduction Chapter 2: Strategy, Competitive Forces and Positioning Chapter 3: Strategy, Resources and Capabilities Chapter 4: Strategy and Innovation Chapter 5: Strategy: Make or Buy? Chapter 6: Strategy and Alliances Chapter 7: Strategy: Going Global Chapter 8: Strategy and Corporate Governance Chapter 9: Strategy as Process Chapter 10: Strategy as Practice Chapter 11: Strategy and Organizational Politics Chapter 12: Strategy and Strategic Change Chapter 13: The Futures of Strategic Management

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