Sascha Albers Livres

KlappentextThe Strategy Case Book, 2nd Edition, provides a portfolio of 17compelling and engaging case studies for general management and strategy students. Students may use this collection of compact cases to apply and better understand standard as well as advanced concepts and theories of strategic management. The cases contained in this book are organized around central themes in strategic management, including strategic analysis, strategy content, strategy process and context. The book is designed to support the learning of fundamental strategy concepts and theories. In addition the book provides support in the learning of advanced management themes such as competitive dynamics, macroculture, and approaches to post-merger integration, that go beyond the scope of standard strategy case books. The cases place students in real-world decision situations that span a range of organization types and contexts.

Strategic alliances have become crucial in firms' strategies, leading to a surge in research focused on their various forms, purposes, and management. However, many contributions addressing alliance governance remain vague and selective regarding governance structures and the factors influencing their effectiveness. This book aims to enhance understanding of alliance governance and offers recommendations for its design. Adopting a configurational approach, the author develops a comprehensive model of alliance governance systems, identifying key structural and instrumental design parameters. The analysis includes major contingency factors such as member firms' cultures, alliance experience, the number of partners, and trust, all of which affect the suitability of design parameters. Ultimately, five configurations, or ideal types, of alliance governance systems are proposed, serving as blueprints for practitioners and a foundation for further scholarly research. The intended audience includes scholars in strategic management and organization theory, interested students, and practitioners engaged in formulating and implementing alliance strategies.