1st Edition

Strategy Formulation in Entrepreneurial Firms

By Azhdar Karami Copyright 2007
224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

224 Pages
by Routledge

This book is concerned with strategy formulation issues in the relatively neglected field of entrepreneurial firms. It raises questions, such as what is the strategic role of entrepreneurship in small businesses? How does the top management in small firms perceive the processes associated with strategy formulation? How are business strategies formulated and implemented in SMEs and importantly, are... Read more
Chapter 1 Introduction to Strategy and Entrepreneurship; Chapter 2 Strategy Formulation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises; Chapter 3 Researching Strategy; Chapter 4 Data Analysis and Major Findings; Chapter 5 Strategic Entrepreneurship; Chapter 6 Crafting Strategy and Environmental Context; Chapter 7 Final Lessons and Conclusion;

Biography

Azhdar Karami, Lecturer in Business and Management, Bangor Business School, Bangor University, Wales, UK

'At last, a comprehensive and well written book on strategy and entrepreneurship for SMEs. If nothing else, this is the one book to buy this year. An outstanding and informative read.' Nada K. Kakabadse, Northampton Business School, UK 'For students, academics and practitioners alike, this book is valuable reading for those with an interest in learning to make strategic decisions and effectively engage in the process of formulating and developing sound strategies for business and entrepreneurial firms.' Farhad Analoui, Bradford University, UK