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Now beyond its eleventh printing and translated into twelve languages, michael porters the competitive advantage of nations has changed completely our conception of how prosperity is created and sustained in the modern global economy. In his book competitive advantage, he transformed theory and practice of business strategy teachings around the world. The book is brilliant and incredibly simple, so reading is a must. Spence 1980 interbrand choice, strategy and bilateral market power 1976. Read competitive strategy techniques for analyzing industries and competitors by michael e.
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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in. Porters competitive strategy has transformed the theory, practice, and teaching of business strategy throughout the world. At the same time, a firm can clearly improve or erode its position within an industry through its choice of strategy. Now nearing its 60th printing in english and translated into nineteen languages, michael e. Porter is a professor at the harvard business school institute for strategy and competitiveness, and an internationally recognized author of several books and a theoretician. The book competitive advantage describes how a firm can gain an advantage over its rivals. Porter, one of the worlds leading authorities on competitive strategy and international competitiveness, is the c. Many observers believe the best business books are one hour of narration and 10 pages of text. Porter s competitive advantage explores the underpinnings of competitive advantage in the individual firm. Competitive strategy techniques for analyzing industries and competitors michael e.
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