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Business and Competitive Analysis: Effective Application of New and Classic Methods
- By Craig S. Fleisher, Babette E. Bensoussan
- Published Feb 27, 2007 by FT Press.
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Description
- Copyright 2007
- Edition: 1st
- eBook
- ISBN-10: 0-13-233275-2
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-233275-0
The Definitive How-To Guide for Business and Competitive Analysis
- Transform raw data into compelling, actionable business recommendations
- Answer the questions executives ask—“What?” “So What?” and “Now What?”
- Today’s 24 most valuable techniques: how to choose them, how to use them
- For everyone who performs analysis: managers, consultants, functional specialists, and strategists
- A completely new book by the authors of the popular Strategic and Competitive Analysis
Business success begins with deep clarity about your competition and your business environment. But, even as data gathering has improved dramatically, few business professionals know the state-of-the-art techniques for analyzing their data. Now there’s a comprehensive, immensely practical guide to today’s best tools and techniques for answering tough questions and making actionable recommendations.
Business and Competitive Analysis begins with end-to-end guidance on the analysis process, including defining problems, avoiding analytical pitfalls, choosing tools, and communicating results. Next, the authors offer detailed guides on 24 of today’s most valuable analysis models: techniques that have never been brought together in one book before.They offer in-depth, step-by-step guidance for using every technique—along with realistic assessments of strengths, weaknesses, feasibility, and business value.
Sample Content
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Business and Competitive Analysis: Definition, Context, and Benefits
2. Performing the Analysis Process
3. Avoiding Analysis Pitfalls
4. Communicating Analysis Results
5. Applying the FAROUT method
6. Industry Analysis (The Nine Forces)
7. Competitive Positioning Analysis
8. Business Model Analysis
9. SERVO Analysis
10. Supply Chain Management (SCM) Analysis
11. Benchmarking Analysis
12. McKinsey 7S Analysis
13. Shadowing
14. Product Line Analysis
15. Win/Loss Analysis
16. Strategic Relationship Analysis
17. Corporate Reputation Analysis
18. Critical Success Factors Analysis
19. Country Risk Analysis
20. Driving Forces Analysis
21. Event and Timeline Analysis
22. Technology Forecasting
23. War Gaming
24. Indications and Warning Analysis
25. Historiographical Analysis
26. Interpretation of Statistical Analysis
27. Competitor Cash Flow Analysis
28. Analysis of Competing Hypothesis
29. Linchpin Analysis
Index