Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice. CONTENIDO: Competition and strategy: core concepts. The five competitive forces that shape strategy -- What is strategy? -- How information gives you competitive advantage -- Strategy and the Internet -- From competitive advantage to corporate strategy -- The competitiveness of locations. The competitive advantage of nations -- Clusters and competition: new agendas for companies, governments, and institutions -- Competing across locations: enhancing competitive advantage through a global strategy -- Competitive solutions to societal problems. Green and competitive: ending the stalemate -- The competitive advantage of the inner city -- Redefining competition in health care -- Strategy, Philanthropy, and Corporate Social Responsibility. Philanthropy¿s New Agenda: Creating Value -- The Competitive Advantage of Corporate Philanthropy -- Strategy and Society: The Link Between Competitive Advantage and Corporate Social Responsibility -- Strategy and Leadership. Seven Surprises for New CEOs.