Strategic Management for the Plastics Industry, 2nd Edition

Strategic Management for the Plastics Industry, 2nd Edition

by Roger F. Jones
Released April 2016
Publisher(s): CRC Press
ISBN: 9781466505872

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Book description

This book explains the fundamental elements in polymer manufacturing, compounding, distribution, and processing that make the plastics industry unique, and shows how these factors affect management decisions. Using case studies and examples, it demonstrates the thinking behind successful managerial choices and illustrates the errors to avoid. The author also examines company culture, staffing, how to manage internal growth, the "dos and don'ts" of acquisitions, and much more. Revised and updated throughout, this edition includes a new chapter on globalization and sustainability.

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover (1/2)
  2. Front Cover (2/2)
  3. Contents (1/2)
  4. Contents (2/2)
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments—Second Edition
  7. The Author
  8. Suggested Reading
  9. Chapter 1: Introduction (1/4)
  10. Chapter 1: Introduction (2/4)
  11. Chapter 1: Introduction (3/4)
  12. Chapter 1: Introduction (4/4)
  13. Chapter 2: Foundations of the Industry’s Segments (1/3)
  14. Chapter 2: Foundations of the Industry’s Segments (2/3)
  15. Chapter 2: Foundations of the Industry’s Segments (3/3)
  16. Chapter 3: Technologies and Markets Shape a Company’s Business (1/3)
  17. Chapter 3: Technologies and Markets Shape a Company’s Business (2/3)
  18. Chapter 3: Technologies and Markets Shape a Company’s Business (3/3)
  19. Chapter 4: Company Culture, Organization, and Direction (1/4)
  20. Chapter 4: Company Culture, Organization, and Direction (2/4)
  21. Chapter 4: Company Culture, Organization, and Direction (3/4)
  22. Chapter 4: Company Culture, Organization, and Direction (4/4)
  23. Chapter 5: Managing for Success (1/2)
  24. Chapter 5: Managing for Success (2/2)
  25. Chapter 6: Managing Globally and Sustainably (1/4)
  26. Chapter 6: Managing Globally and Sustainably (2/4)
  27. Chapter 6: Managing Globally and Sustainably (3/4)
  28. Chapter 6: Managing Globally and Sustainably (4/4)
  29. Chapter 7: Staffing for Success (1/5)
  30. Chapter 7: Staffing for Success (2/5)
  31. Chapter 7: Staffing for Success (3/5)
  32. Chapter 7: Staffing for Success (4/5)
  33. Chapter 7: Staffing for Success (5/5)
  34. Chapter 8: Tools for Management (1/3)
  35. Chapter 8: Tools for Management (2/3)
  36. Chapter 8: Tools for Management (3/3)
  37. Chapter 9: The Role of Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and Divestitures (1/3)
  38. Chapter 9: The Role of Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and Divestitures (2/3)
  39. Chapter 9: The Role of Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and Divestitures (3/3)
  40. Chapter 10: Case Studies (1/3)
  41. Chapter 10: Case Studies (2/3)
  42. Chapter 10: Case Studies (3/3)
  43. Chapter 11: Summary
  44. Back Cover

Product information

  • Title: Strategic Management for the Plastics Industry, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Roger F. Jones
  • Release date: April 2016
  • Publisher(s): CRC Press
  • ISBN: 9781466505872