TY - BOOK AU - Grant, Robert M. TI - Contemporary strategy analysis: : text and cases SN - 9780470747094 AV - HD30.28 .G7213 2010 CY - Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, 2010. KW - Strategic planning N1 - Includes bibliographical references; M1 Strategic Management N2 - Considered by many to be the best textbook on Strategy, Contemporary Strategy Analysis 7th edition builds on the strengths of previous editions by introducing students to the core concepts and principles of strategy. In this most accessible strategy text, Robert M. Grant combines clarity of exposition with concentration on the fundamentals of value creation and an emphasis on practicality. In this seventh edition, a greater focus on strategy implementation reflects the needs of firms to reconcile scale economies with entrepreneurial flexibility, innovation with cost efficiency, and globalization with local responsiveness. Rob Grant eloquently combines theory with current real world examples and practice using a clearly written, logical and comprehensive style. Contemporary Strategy Analysis 7th edition is suitable for both MBA and advanced undergraduate students ER -