Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. Strategic Management Inputs. Strategic Management and Strategic Competitiveness --
The External Environment: Opportunities, Threats, Industry Competition, and Competitor Analysis --
The Internal Organization: Resources, Capabilities, Core Competencies, and Competitive Advantages. Part 2. Strategic Actions: Strategy Formulation. Business-Level Strategy --
Competitive Rivalry and Competitive Dynamics --
Corporate-Level Strategy --
Merger and Acquisition Strategies --
International Strategy --
Cooperative Strategy. Part 3. Strategic Actions: Strategy Implementation. Corporate Governance --
Organizational Structure and Controls --
Strategic Leadership --
Strategic Entrepreneurship.

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