This title identifies, outlines and develops the body of skills, knowledge and expertise that is needed by managers in all senior positions within public and private organizations. Covering analysis and choice, implementation and the development of strategic management from a managerial perspective, the text also includes a discussion of key contemporary issues in the topic. Written in Richard Pettinger's accessible style, MBA and final year management students should appreciate the: comprehensive subject coverage including chapters on strategic thinking, investment appraisal, ethics, management development and public services; over 150 "contemporary insights" providing examples of organizations and situations to illustrate strategy in practice; discussion of strategic failures as well as successes; emphasis on the need for strategic expert leadership within organizations. Organizations and situations featured within the contemporary insights include: Barbie, the cancellation of Concorde, EasyJet, Fair Trade, Glaxo SmithKline, London Congestion charging, Manchester United Football Club, McDonalds, Millennium Dome, Mitsubishi, Nestle, NHS Online, Nissan, Pret-A-Manger, rebuilding Iraq, Sony, Swatch and Unilever. Online lecturer support includes: guidance on building a course around the text; answers to questions; further discussion questions; and PowerPoint slides.