Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents: Introducing strategic management -- Leading strategically through effective vision and mission -- Examining the internal environment:resources, capabilities and activities -- Exploring the external environment: Macro and industry dynamics -- Creating business strategies -- Crafting business strategy for dynamic contexts -- Developing corporate strategy -- Looking at international strategies -- Understanding alliances and corporative strategies -- Studying mergers and acquisitions -- Employing strategy implementation levers -- Considering new ventures and corporate renewal -- Corporate governance in the twenty first century.