Books in the Wiley Series in Practical Strategy series

Competitor Intelligence Turning Analysis into Success David Hussey and Per Jenster The seminal work of Michael Porter in the 1980s provided a conceptual basis to competitor analysis which has stood the test of time. The emphasis of his work, and of many books by other authors which followed it, has been on the why and what of competitor analysis.

There are a significant number of people studying or working in public sector management who need a practical guide to the field. Paul Joyce meets this demand by providing the most recent information and the latest developments in strategic management for public services managers.

Virtual Organizations and Beyond provides a powerful new perspective on modern business organizations based on sound research and interaction with business consultants and advisors. This book focuses on both new companies, which are sometimes referred to as virtual companies, sometimes as franchising companies, and old companies.

Multinational strategic alliances are one of the most significant tools used today in business, especially in multinational firms. Although such alliances have been around for a long time, they are particularly important in todaya s business world, and their breadth of use and complexity highlights the need for a comprehensive guide such as this.