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one of the most important 'strategic thinking" books in years...I can think of no better way of preparing for an examination in business strategy (The Director )
You must read ... Foundations of Corporate Success. Kay is the currently the best management theorist in Britain, bar none. (Business Age )
You must read ... Foundations of Corporate Success. Kay is the currently the best management theorist in Britain, bar none. (Business Age )
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`You must read ... Foundations of Corporate Success. Kay is the currently the best management theorist in Britain, bar none.'
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Did it make sense for Benetton, an Italian knitwear manufacturer, to move into retailing, and was it right to decide to franchise most of its shops to individual entrepreneurs? Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was surprised to find that this excellent work hasn't yet been reviewed! I have used this landmark book for several years of teaching strategy at the MBA level. In it, I have discovered a true intellect at work, an intelligent yet practicable treatment of strategy, making a welcome contrast to the vague rhetoric of most management texts. His treatment of the resource-based view, for instance, is fascinating: Kay largely succeeds where others have failed, namely in translating a concept that, though much used, is difficult to operationalise (though he misses out on "culture" as a potential source of competitive advantage). Trained primarily in economics, Kay is a remarkably able, powerful, and lucid writer. Really one of the very best, and most enduring, business books around. Strongly recommended!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Kay covers a lot of ground in the areas of strategic management, corporate control and value creation. He develops unique lines of thought and methods of approaching the subject. The concise way in which he does this, and the quality of the lucid illustrations used throughout, emphasise the brilliance of this work. An essential read for Managemnet Scientists and Business Economists. Very highly recommended!
Format:Hardcover
This book is great for those who are studying Management! In this book, John Kay combines theory with real life examples, inspired from the most powerful companies nowadays. It is very comprehensible and covers a variety of Management subjects. I ordered it for exam revision, and it was a very wise thing to do! As a student myself, I highly recommend this book for those who are studying Management as part of their degree.
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Over-rated!
Kay's ground-breaking theories are common sense and now old hat. His style is highly repetitive and borders on yawnsville. Read more
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