First published in 1989, this book is based on detailed comparative case studies of eight firms’ responses to the recession of the early 1980s, the worst crisis for British manufacturing in the post-war period. Following these companies’ progress from 1979 to 1985, Whittington examines the various recession strategies they adopted and the consequences of these for management change and financial performance in the recovery. Drawing on the Realist social theory of Roy Bhaskar, Whittington argues that the class, gender, generation and ethnicity of the decision-makers involved in the eight case studies collectively made an impact on their strategic choices. This is a timely and practical reissue, which will be of value to students, managers and academics concerned with strategic management, developments in organizational theory, and the current economic climate.

First published in 1989, this book is based on detailed comparative case studies of eight firms’ responses to the recession of the early 1980s, the worst crisis for British manufacturing in the post-war period. Following these companies’ progress from 1979 to 1985, Whittington examines the various recession strategies they adopted and the consequences of these for management change and financial performance in the recovery. Drawing on the Realist social theory of Roy Bhaskar, Whittington argues that the class, gender, generation and ethnicity of the decision-makers involved in the eight case studies collectively made an impact on their strategic choices. This is a timely and practical reissue, which will be of value to students, managers and academics concerned with strategic management, developments in organizational theory, and the current economic climate.

The Post-Recession Workplace: Competitive Strategies for Recovery and Beyond presents the results of research conducted among SHRM members and HR practitioners around the globe about the business strategies that will define the post-recession workplace. This report also looks at innovative practices and staffing strategies for conducting business in the recovery economy.

This is no ordinary book. This is an extension of "Recession Storming: Thriving in Downturns through Superior Marketing, Pricing and Product Strategy', which has been the #1 listed book on Amazon.com for "Recession" for 14 months. It has a 5 star reviewer rating (45 reviews and counting). This book has an additional 40% of pages covering cost reduction and acquisitions. This book pushes strongly for an active outward-focused approach to building an integrated recession strategy. From the experience of 5 recessions, it pulls together critical lessons from past recessions. Seven areas are covered: the Recessionary Environment, Cost Reduction, Existing Customers, Pricing, New Products, New Markets, and Acquisitions.Rupert Hart MBA has been an operating manager and marketing executive through several downturns. He has two decades of hand-on experience in advising companies on recession strategy. This book should be essential reading for busy managers at all levels.