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The Strategy Process

A Military-Business Comparison

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  • © 2002

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Authors:
  1. Robert F. Grattan

    1. School of Strategic Management, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • Robert F. Grattan
    Pages 1-22

  3. Sources and Methods

    • Robert F. Grattan
    Pages 23-38

  4. War, Business and the Language of Strategy

    • Robert F. Grattan
    Pages 39-112

  5. Strategy Formulation and Resources

    • Robert F. Grattan
    Pages 113-188

  6. Making Strategic Decisions

    • Robert F. Grattan
    Pages 189-213

  7. Strategic Leaders’ Perceptions of the Strategy Formulation Process

    • Robert F. Grattan
    Pages 214-238

  8. Making Strategic Leaders

    • Robert F. Grattan
    Pages 239-252

  9. Conclusion

    • Robert F. Grattan
    Pages 253-260

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 261-280
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About this book

This book investigates strategy formulation by comparing military & Business practices. It assesses whether the strategy process in the business field also prevails in the military context. Based on interviews and case studies, the author uses a framework of influences including organisation, leadership, risk, theory and context to consider the areas of similarity and difference. While significant parallels can be found, greater importance is placed on the formulation of aims and goals, and the identification and training of leaders in the military. This provides valuable lessons for business strategists.

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Strategic Management, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK

    Robert F. Grattan

About the author

ROBERT GRATTAN served for thirty years in the Royal Air Force, reaching the rank of Group Captain. He instructed in the RAF Staff College. After ten years in the electronics industry, he became a visiting lecturer in the School of Strategic Management at the University of the West of England.

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