ACCELERATING OUT OF THE GRT RE

Erscheinungsjahr 2010
ISBN: 978-0-07-171814-1
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 145 mm x 221 mm, Gewicht: 409 g

WINNER of the getAbstract International Book Award 2010Accelerating out of the Great Recession delivers valuable, need-to-know information, including comprehensive, big-picture analysis of the global economic downturn, and practical guidance for how to take advantage during recovery phases. Topics covered include cost management reducing operating overhead while optimizing working capital; knowing when to “cut the cord” with underperforming businesses; pursuing opportunistic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions; coping with additional government regulation and shifts in consumer behavior; accurately determining signs of recovery; and more. David Rhodes and Daniel Stelter, senior BCG partners, use case studies of businesses that have that have mastered past economic downturns and emerged as leaders in their respective markets and sectors. The authors also analyze present-day trends and what they say about the shape, size, and prospects of the next recovery.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rhodes, David

Stelter, Daniel

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
In The Aftermath of the Great Recession
Part One What Happened and What Happens Next
Chapter 1 The Damaged Economy
How it Happened
How Global Markets Absorbed So Much Risky Borrowing
The Banking Sector Will Take Years to Recover
The Overstretched Consumer
Rebalancing of Global Trade Flows
Depression Avoided, Recovery Limp
Executives Expect a Long Period of Slow Growth
Chapter 2 The New Realities
The Return of the Interventionist Government
The Emergence of the New Consumer
A Turn In The Profit Cycle
The Shake-Up of Industries
The Battle Between Deflation And Inflation
The Vicious Circle to Slower Growth
Part Two What To Do
Chapter 3 Even in the Worst of Times
General Motors: A Quick, Decisive, and Comprehensive Response
Chrysler: Making the Big Three
Ford: Hurt By High Costs and Inflexibility
The Rest of the Market: Also-Rans
Chapter 4 Defense First
Protect Financial Fundamentals
Protect Business Fundamentals
Protect Revenue
After Defense, Think Offense
Chapter 5 Go On The Offensive
Focus on Innovation
Capitalize on Changes in the External Environment
Unleash Advertising and Marketing Power
Take The Fight to Your Competitors
Invest in the Future Through Opportunistic M&A And Strategic Divestments
Employ Game-Changing Strategies
Of the Creative Forces Of Destruction And Leadership
Chapter 6 A New Managerial Mind-Set
New Realities, New Managerial Mind-Set
Leadership During a Crisis
Rethinking What Globalization May Mean
Honing Political Skills
Revisiting The Social Contract
Challenging The Shareholder-Value Mantra
Redesigning Compensation Systems
Redefining Corporate Governance
A Different Perspective On Ethics
Mobilizing For Growth
Appendix A About Our Methodology And Sources
Appendix B About Our Surveys
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Authors

Über Autor(innen)

David Rhodes is a senior partner and managing director of the London office of The Boston Consulting Group and the global leader of the Financial Institutions practice. Daniel Stelter is a senior partner and managing director of the firm’s Berlin office and the global leader of the Corporate Development practice.