EBK STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: CONCEPTS
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Author: Rothaermel
Publisher: YUZU
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Company FT is one of the leading private startups. The e-commerce market in Country IA is still in its infant stage. It is growing in Country IA. The company is tasting success having a first mover advantage and the growth of the e-commerce market.
They transformed the market in Country IA to buy products through online means. It began to face stiff competition from Company AN. Company FT began to diversify their service into different product categories.
To explain: Why Company FT was able to gain a competitive advantage.
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