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2010 Executive Performance Management Reader

This Executive Performance Management Reader has been designed for Executive training in South Africa and Internationally. It is based on the latest research on specific issues in performance management, strategy, strategic alignment, the use of the scorecard in the public sector, and automation of the Balanced Scorecard (BSC).

Crafting and Executing Strategy - 2nd Edition

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Crafting and Executing Strategy
2nd Edition

Outline

Based on the reputable US text the 2nd Southern African Edition of Crafting & Executing Strategy covers what every senior-level or entry-level MBA student in Southern Africa needs to know about crafting, executing and aligning business strategies, through presentation of core concepts and analytical techniques.

A separate case and readings sections build on the main text by demonstrating the theory in practice. The core concepts are explained in language that Southern African students can grasp and provide relevant examples as used by small, medium and large SA companies.

Key features include:

  • All the chapters have been updated and improved with the latest information from industry.
  • The incorporation of a ‘Strategy Process’ model for sustainable high performance has been integrated into each chapter and assists students in understanding the bigger picture.
  • A selection of 10 Readings to reinforce understanding of the theory.
  • ‘Illustration Capsules’ boxes throughout the text apply the chapter topics to real-life strategic decisions.
  • Chapter 10 is devoted to Corporate Governance & Ethics. The chapter contains significant coverage of the King 3 Report.
  • The text contains excellent coverage of the perspectives of the Balanced Scorecard and practical examples to cascade the strategic objectives throughout organisations in Southern Africa.
  • A selection of 10 Cases where 5 are based on SA Companies.
  • A comprehensive package of support material including case notes to accompany all the cases.
  • Instructors have the option of packaging access to two excellent Simulation Games with Crafting & Executing Strategy. The Business Strategy Game and GLO-BUS are competition-based strategy simulations that are delivered online and feature automated processing of decisions and grading of performance.
Crafting And Executing Strategy - 2nd South African Edition
Title Crafting And Executing Strategy - Creating Sustainable High Performance in Southern Africa - Text, Readings and Cases
2nd Edition
Authors Johan Hough, Arthur A. Thompson Jr, A.J. Strickland III
and John E. Gamble
Publisher McGraw-Hill
ISBN ISBN-13: 978-007712754-1
ISBN-10: 007712754-4

Johan Hough is Professor of Strategy at Stellenbosch University and the Managing partner of the Balanced Scorecard Institute of South Africa and Balanced Scorecard Africa.