Responsible Strategic Thinking for Business and Society

A Practical Guide
1. Auflage 2025
ISBN: 978-1-032-75764-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 278 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 453 g

This exciting new text investigates the true essence of strategic thinking, and explores the need for alternative, responsible approaches in a complex global environment.

Existing definitions of strategy and strategic management and leadership are examined, challenging previous ways of thinking that no longer relate to the way private, public and third sector organisations operate. Enriched by a diverse and experienced panel of contributors, chapters characterise the global systems which influence strategic thinking by spanning themes of politics, economics, society, technology, the legal framework, leveraging Generation Z’s values, environmental sustainability, and ethics. Supported by detailed global case studies from well-known and smaller brands, examples show how business and organisation leaders have thought differently to bring about change. The work concludes by providing a ‘systemic view toolkit’, which shows what can be done to optimise strategic thinking for change and longevity. To aid comprehension, each chapter includes a clear outline and Key Points, as well as a summary.

Written in an accessible style, this title is intended as introductory and recommended reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of Strategic Management and Leadership, who are interested in how strategic thinking relates to the global political, economic and social environment.

Online supplementary resources include PowerPoint slides, as well as recommendations for further reading within each chapter.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, and Undergraduate Advanced

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ramsbottom, Olivia

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmensethik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Internationale Wirtschaft
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Strategisches Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Defining Strategic Thinking 2. The Complements to Strategic Thinking 3. The Strategic Thinker's Guide to Politics 4. Engaging with the Plurality of Economics for Integrated Strategic Thinking 5. Re-examining Economic Responsibility 6. Strategic Thinking's Relationship with Society 7. Technology's Influence on Strategic Thinking 8. Legal Responsibilities 9. Embedding the Environment in Strategic Thinking 10. A Systems View Toolkit for Strategic Thinking

Über Autor(innen)

Olivia Ramsbottom is a Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, UK, who specialises in strategic thinking. With 16 years of managerial experience, a PhD, MSc, and teaching qualifications, she focuses on creating teaching tools for professionals, emphasising the practical application of theories to embed knowledge effectively.