This books greatest contribution is its clear synthesis of prominent theories that shape the field of strategic management. It helps readers, whether students or managers, develop their own mental framework for using these theories to advance scholarly knowledge or guide decision-making. -- Africa Ariño, IESE Business School, Spain This is a great guide to major theories on Strategic Management. The collection of chapters, edited by Bisui, Kluppel, Leiblein, & Reuer and written by several of our fields leading thinkers, thoughtfully compare the diverse and rich theories that have shaped our field of study. Its an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking both an integrated understanding of Strategy and insight on questions pertinent to the future of Strategy research. -- Koen H. Heimeriks, Warwick Business School, UK An impressive and intellectually serious synthesis of the theoretical foundations of strategic management. By carefully clarifying the core assumptions, mechanisms, and boundary conditions underlying diverse traditions, this volume helps scholars navigate theoretical pluralism with judgment and coherence, while remaining anchored in the fields foundational questions and enduring conceptual challenges. -- Gabriel Szulanski, INSEAD, Singapore This book is a must read for scholars in strategic management. Bringing together outstanding topics and contributors, it offers a clear assessment of where the field currently stands in theoretical terms while opening important conversations about its future direction. -- Roberto Vassolo, Universidad Austral, Argentina This book is exactly what weve been looking for: A guide to the most important theories of strategy curated by leading scholars. Each theory is explained by one or more of its greatest developers. Use it as a handbook, or like me read it cover to cover! -- Anita M. McGahan, University of Toronto, Canada
