THE UPDATED NEW EDITION OF THE CLASSIC STRATEGIC ANALYSIS TEXTBOOK, ADDRESSES THE EMERGING CHALLENGES THAT BUSINESSES FACE IN AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT A market-leading title across the world in upper-level undergraduate and MBA courses, Contemporary Strategy Analysis combines a rigorous approach to business strategy analysis with highly relevant examples of current practice and a rich collection of case studies. With a lively narrative style, expert strategist and lecturer Robert M. Grant introduces students to some of the latest thinking in the strategy field while addressing the strategic issues that business enterprises face today. Designed to be accessible for students from different backgrounds with varying levels of experience, the twelfth edition of Contemporary Strategy Analysis builds upon its tradition of clarity of exposition, emphasis on practicality, and concentration on the fundamentals of value creation and appropriation. A wide range of contemporary topics are presented alongside fully integrated business models, real-world examples of business model innovation, and practical tools for formulating and implementing business strategies. Contemporary Strategy Analysis, Twelfth Edition, remains the ideal textbook for core strategy courses in Business Studies, Management, and MBA programs, as well as for executive courses on competitive strategy, corporate strategy, and management consulting skills. It is also a valuable resource for managers, business owners, founders, and other professionals who are responsible for the strategic direction of a modern enterprise. AN INTERACTIVE, MULTIMEDIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE This textbook includes access to an interactive, multimedia e-text. Icons throughout the print book signal corresponding digital content in the e-text. Videos and Animations Contemporary Strategy Analysis integrates abundant video content developed to complement the text and engage readers more deeply. O Content Review Videos provide a detailed review of each learning objective in each chapter and help students learn key concepts and an understanding of strategic management. Self-Tests and Practice Questions The e-text also includes self-scoring concept check quizzes.