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Author: Collier
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Chapter 3, Problem 13PA
Summary Introduction
Interpretation: Differences in missions, strategies, competitive priorities and operations strategies between
Concept Introduction:
Within any industry there are a number of key players, who compete intensely with each other in obtaining a higher market share. Although their strategies in doing so seem similar, in reality they take much different paths in reaching the ultimate destination of becoming the marker leader. It is important to look into the differences between missions, strategies and priorities of competing firms in understanding how various companies use different methods but to obtain the same anticipated outcome.
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