Strategic logic

Author: J. Carlos Gallo
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: If A equals B, and B equals C, then A equals C. This is a typical law in formal logic. This law provides a foundation for all reasoning. If someone tries to explain something using a statement that contradicts this law, we might immediately object: "Your statement is illogical." "In the 20 years after Michael Porter published Competitive Strategy, rigorous and standardized fundamental analysis has occupied an important position in management books, aimed at advocating revolutionary slogans, innovation, and breaking rules. Strategic Logic timely reminds us that there are rules in the business world, and managers can benefit from understanding and exploring these rules. This book is excellent in both writing style and presenting viewpoints; it is a must-read for all managers who wish to conduct profitable activities on a solid logical foundation." — Professor Shyamaltra Gosher of London Business School "I believe that life means continuous learning. There are very few management books that I use repeatedly, and J. Carlos Gallo's work is one of them. It has the potential to become a classic for students and managers." — Eric Hensick, Executive Board Member and Group CFO of Hoffmann-La Roche "Civil engineers cannot build bridges without physical laws, yet until today, managers and companies have always missed the strict strategic logic. J. Carlos Gallo presents strategic logic to us in this extraordinary work." — Professor Peter Gomes of St. Gallen University "This book provides a broad perspective on theory and practice, focusing on the rules that govern success and impact in business. The language and presentation methods are fluent and clear, leaving a particularly deep impression." — Dr. Heinrich V. Pirer, Chairman of the Executive Board of Siemens "Some people should redesign strategies for the complex decades of the new century. J. Carlos Gallo has written an excellent book that combines the rigor of academic theory with relevant experience in management practice, as well as an international perspective provided by the University of Geneva." — Professor Pedro Nuero of IEST Business School In recent years, we have seen numerous examples of strategic failures in heavily loss-making mergers and expensive ventures into new technologies. Strategic Logic clearly explains the roots of these failures and reveals the logic behind stable profitability. Continuous strategic success does not come from blindly following trendy slogans that fill our ears every day: "Grow faster than your competitors," "Capture first-mover advantage," "Global competition," "Focus on your core competencies," and so on. Continuous profitability comes from applying innovative, realistic, and sound strategic logic principles. These strategic logics indicate which decisions can create opportunities to improve a company's profitability and which decisions will definitely destroy profitability. By citing real-life examples and serious theories, this book systematically introduces these principles, guiding readers from basic strategic concepts to analyzing complex business situations. In the end, it helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the roots of long-term profitability and a more valuable perspective on how to develop reliable strategies.