Strategy Formulation in Entrepreneurial Firms / Edition 1

by Azhdar Karami

Overview

This book is concerned with strategy formulation issues in the relatively neglected field of entrepreneurial firms. It raises questions, such as what is the strategic role of entrepreneurship in small businesses? How does the top management in small firms perceive the processes associated with strategy formulation? How are business strategies formulated and implemented in SMEs and importantly, are there lessons that can be learnt by large corporations from the smaller ones? Using a sample covering a wide range of entrepreneurial firms in the UK, the author addresses the lack of strategic thinking in the management of small firms and provides recommendations for effective strategic management processes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780754647928
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/28/2007
Edition description:	1
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Azhdar Karami, Lecturer in Business and Management, Bangor Business School, Bangor University, Wales, UK

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction to Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Chapter 2 Strategy Formulation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises; Chapter 3 Researching Strategy; Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Major Findings; Chapter 5 Strategic Entrepreneurship; Chapter 6 Crafting Strategy and Environmental Context; Chapter 7 Final Lessons and Conclusion;

Editorial Reviews

'At last, a comprehensive and well written book on strategy and entrepreneurship for SMEs. If nothing else, this is the one book to buy this year. An outstanding and informative read.' Nada K. Kakabadse, Northampton Business School, UK 'For students, academics and practitioners alike, this book is valuable reading for those with an interest in learning to make strategic decisions and effectively engage in the process of formulating and developing sound strategies for business and entrepreneurial firms.' Farhad Analoui, Bradford University, UK

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