Good strategy, bad strategy : the difference and why it matters / Richard P. Rumelt.

Author/creator Rumelt, Richard P.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Crown Business, ©2011.
Descriptionxii, 322 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents 1: Good and bad strategy -- Good strategy is unexpected -- Discovering power -- Bad strategy -- Why so much bad strategy? -- The kernel of good strategy -- 2: Sources of power -- Using leverage -- Proximate objectives -- Chain-link systems -- Using design -- Focus -- Growth -- Using advantage -- Using dynamics -- Inertia and entropy -- Putting it together -- 3: Thinking like a strategist -- The science of strategy -- Using your head -- Keeping your head.
Abstract Argues that a manager's central responsibility is to create and implement strategies, challenges popular motivational practices, and shares anecdotes discussing how to enable action-oriented plans for real-world results.
Local noteLittle-357399--305131060015P
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010050671
ISBN9780307886231
ISBN0307886239

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HD30.28 .R854 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold