This collection of articles provides students and managers an overview of continuing debates in the field of strategic management. In an extended introduction, Segal-Horn (international strategy, Open University Business School) discusses the development of strategic management thought. This second edition adds new readings by prominent international scholars while retaining many of the classic articles from the previous edition. Topics include ethics in corporate strategy, managing strategic change, corporate parenting, diversification and performance, and strategic failure. Introductions to each section explain the thinking in each article. The book is designed to be used with any major textbook that discusses the strategic issues facing organizations. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)