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Book SynopsisIf youâre a student on an MBA or management course, youâll be expected to demonstrate a knowledge of a range of models. This textbook collects together the 45 models most likely to be required, summarized in a standard format. Each entry contains a diagram of the model; the principles on which itâs based; underlying assumptions; guidance on application, and relevant issues; related models; and sources of further reference. Models are organized by subject area: accounting; business strategy; human resources; organizational strategy; and strategic marketing. An alphabetical matrix index means you can find the right model quickly. MBA Management Models will be invaluable to students working on written assignments, projects, case studies or dissertations, and to practising managers too.
Trade Review'... this book will soon become an invaluable reference volume for all those engaged in management practice and development. For consultants and management developers working with practising managers it will simply be essential.' Professor H O Jenkins, Dean, The Business School, Anglia Polytechnic University '...an invaluable aid for any management student' Professional Manager
Table of ContentsAccounting/economics; 1: Break-even analysis; 2: Demand and supply; 3: Economies of scale; 4: Elasticity; 5: Financial ratios; 6: Internal rate of return (IRR); 7: Net present value (NPV); 8: Variance analysis; Business strategy; 9: Barriers and profitability; 10: BCG Matrix; 11: Contrasting characteristics of upstream and downstream companies; 12: Five forces; 13: Five Ps for strategy; 14: Four routes to strategic advantage; 15: Generic strategies; 16: Geobusiness model; 17: Pestlied; 18: Porter's Diamond; 19: Related diversification grid; 20: Strategic triangle; Human resources; 21: Action-centred leadership; 22: Belbin's team roles; 23: Group development; 24: Herzberg's Motivator–Hygiene Theory; 25: Job characteristics; 26: Managerial grid ®; 27: Maslow's hierarchy of needs; 28: Situational leadership; Organizational strategy; 29: Company position/industry attractiveness screen; 30: Cultural web; 31: Dynamics of paradigm change; 32: Four organizational cultures; 33: Integrated model of strategic management; 34: M-O-S-T; 35: Network analysis, PERT, CPA; 36: Organic versus mechanistic management styles; 37: Patterns of strategic change; 38: Resource allocation at corporate level; 39: The seven 'S's framework; 40: SWOT analysis; 41: Value chain; Strategic marketing; 42: Ansoff's Box; 43: Nine specimen standardized strategies; 44: PIMS competitive strategy paradigm; 45: Product life cycle
