Essentials of Strategic Management: The Quest for Competitive Advantage 7th Edit

Essentials of Strategic Management: The Quest for Competitive Advantage 7th Edit | ISBN-13 9781260261547

Essentials of Strategic Management, 7th Edition by Gamble, Peteraf, and Thompson presents concise, straight-to-the-point discussions, and timely examples, with a writing style that captures student interest. It features 10 chapters with 12 diverse and tightly-linked cases. The content is solidly mainstream and balanced, mirroring both insights of academic thought and real-world strategic management. For years, strategy instructors have been shifting from purely text and cases to a text-cases-simulation course structure. Two widely used online competitive strategy simulations, The Business Strategy Game (BSG) and GLO-BUS, are optional companions. Both simulations are closely linked to the content.

Product Description:

Master the fundamentals of business strategy with the Essentials of Strategic Management, 7th Edition by Gamble, Peteraf, and Thompson — a streamlined, case-rich strategic management textbook designed to equip students with the tools they need to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace.

With 10 concise chapters and 12 real-world business cases, this edition blends academic theory with practical application, making it a favorite among business schools worldwide. The content is balanced, easy to follow, and up-to-date with the latest strategic management practices, while also serving as a core text for simulation-based learning using The Business Strategy Game (BSG) and GLO-BUS.

Whether you’re an instructor seeking clarity and relevance or a student preparing for a career in business and management, this eBook offers the perfect mix of concepts, frameworks, and actionable strategies.

✅ Key Features:

• Straight-to-the-point, student-friendly writing style

• Ideal for text-cases-simulation course formats

• Includes 12 diverse, contemporary case studies

• Covers global strategy, CSR, ethics, and competitive advantage

• Strong focus on real-world application and analytical tools

📚 What You’ll Learn:

🔹 Strategic Thinking & Competitive Advantage

Grasp the role of business models, strategy formulation, and execution.

🔹 Internal & External Environment Analysis

Master tools like SWOT, value chain analysis, and competitive positioning.

🔹 Corporate & Global Strategy

Explore international market entry, diversification, and strategic alliances.

🔹 Execution & Ethics

Learn how to lead strategic change, apply corporate social responsibility, and implement sustainable strategies.

🗂️ Table of Contents Highlights:

1. Strategy, Business Models, and Competitive Advantage

2. Evaluating External Environments

3. Five Generic Competitive Strategies

4. Competing in International Markets

5. Ethics, CSR, and Environmental Sustainability

6. Strategy Execution for Long-Term Success

📌 Plus:

• Financial Ratios Appendix

• 12 real-world business cases including Tesla, Netflix, Starbucks, Twitter, Disney, and more.

📖 Perfect For:

• Business and MBA students

• Professors teaching strategic management or corporate strategy

• Entrepreneurs and professionals seeking practical frameworks

• Courses using BSG or GLO-BUS simulations