Competitive Advantage
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This document discusses the importance of competitive advantage and strategy for organizations. It notes that a good strategy aligned with an organization's strengths is necessary for long-term success, while lack of strategy or poor implementation can lead to short-term or long-term failure. It also briefly covers Porter's five forces model, the dangers of diversifying too early, Ansoff's matrix, barriers to growth commonly faced by small businesses, and the role of strategists within organizations.
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- 4. Choice of strategy Focus Cost Differentiation Middle of the road Adapted from Porter (1980)
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- 9. Ansoff matrix. Existing New Existing New Product/Service Market 1. Consolidation 2. Penetration 3. Withdrawal Product extension Market extension Idiot box