Profit from the Core: A Return to Growth in Turbulent Times by Chris Zook (Engli

Description: Profit from the Core by Chris Zook, James Allen When Profit from the Core FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Profit from the Core was published in 2001, it became an international bestseller, helping hundreds of companies find their way back to profitable growth after the bursting of the Internet bubble. The 2007 global financial meltdown reaffirmed the perils of pursuing heady growth through untested strategies, as firms in industries from finance to retailing to automobiles strayed too far from their core businesses and suffered the consequences. In this updated edition of Profit from the Core, authors Chris Zook and James Allen show that a renewed focus on the core is more critical than ever as firms seek to rebuild their competitive advantage coming out of the downturn-and that a strong core will be the foundation for successful expansion as the economy recovers. Author Biography Chris Zook and James G. Allen are co-leaders of Bain & Companys global strategy practice. Table of Contents Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Desperately Seeking Growth Chapter 2 The Pro?table Core Chapter 3 The Alexander Problem Chapter 4 The Rede?nition Dilemma Chapter 5 Growing from the Core Notes Bibliography Index About the Author Long Description When Profit from the Core was published in 2001, it became an international bestseller, helping hundreds of companies find their way back to profitable growth after the bursting of the Internet bubble. The 2007 global financial meltdown reaffirmed the perils of pursuing heady growth through untested strategies, as firms in industries from finance to retailing to automobiles strayed too far from their core businesses and suffered the consequences. In this updated edition of Profit from the Core, authors Chris Zook and James Allen show that a renewed focus on the core is more critical than ever as firms seek to rebuild their competitive advantage coming out of the downturn--and that a strong core will be the foundation for successful expansion as the economy recovers. Description for Bookstore In a new economic environment, where should executives look for the next wave of profitable growth? How can executives make the right choices for their businesses, even when faced with a new and different set of opportunities and challenges today?Achieving sustained and profitable growth is extremely difficult in any economy. But as the economy recovers and returns to a path of growth, building from a strong and differentiated core is even more critical now than ever.In this updated edition ofProfit from the Core, strategy expert Chris Zook shows that the most enduring growth pattern builds from a strong or dominant core business that benefits from continual reinvestment, constant adaptation to circumstances or business environment and persistent leveraging into new markets or geographies, applications or channels. In particular, Zook shows senior executives and their management teams how to rebuild the core business by following these four crucial steps:(1) Define the core business (2) Identify the sources of differentiation that will continue to create market power and influence over customers, competitors and the industry profit pool (3) Assess whether the core is operating at or near its full potential (4) Use a strong core as a platform for expanding into adjacenciesBased on over ten years of Bain & Company research and analysis and fully updated with new research data and examples reflecting todays unique challenges,Profit from the Coreis the bible for achieving profitable growth. Details ISBN1422131114 Author James Allen Year 2010 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1422131114 ISBN-13 9781422131114 Format Hardcover Subtitle A Return to Growth in Turbulent Times Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States DEWEY 658.155 Language English Media Book Short Title PROFIT FROM THE CORE UPDATED/E Edition Description Updated Birth 1951 Pages 192 Publication Date 2010-01-26 Publisher Harvard Business Review Press Imprint Harvard Business Review Press UK Release Date 2010-01-26 NZ Release Date 2010-01-26 US Release Date 2010-01-26 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2010-01-31 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:146312204;

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