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Competitive Advantage: Creating And Sustaining Superior Performance-used
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The Essential Complement To The Pathbreaking Book Competitive Strategy, Michael E. Porter&Apos;S Competitive Advantage Explores The Underpinnings Of Competitive Advantage In The Individual Firm. With Over 30 Printings In English And Translated Into Thirteen Languages, This Second Volume In Porter&Apos;S Landmark Trilogy Describes How A Firm Actually Gains An Advantage Over Its Rivals. Competitive Advantage Introduces A Whole New Way Of Understanding What A Firm Does. Porter&Apos;S Groundbreaking Concept Of The Value Chain Disaggregates A Company Into &Quot;Activities,&Quot; Or The Discrete Functions Or Processes That Represent The Elemental Building Blocks Of Competitive Advantage. Now An Essential Part Of International Business Thinking, Competitive Advantage Takes Strategy From Broad Vision To An Internally Consistent Configuration Of Activities. Its Powerful Framework Provides The Tools To Understand The Drivers Of Cost And A Company&Apos;S Relative Cost Position. Porter&Apos;S Value Chain Enables Managers To Isolate The Underlying Sources Of Buyer Value That Will Command A Premium Price, And The Reasons Why One Product Or Service Substitutes For Another. He Shows How Competitive Advantage Lies Not Only In Activities Themselves But In The Way Activities Relate To Each Other, To Supplier Activities, And To Customer Activities. Competitive Advantage Also Provides For The First Time The Tools To Strategically Segment An Industry And Rigorously Assess The Competitive Logic Of Diversification. That The Phrases &Quot;Competitive Advantage&Quot; And &Quot;Sustainable Competitive Advantage&Quot; Have Become Commonplace Is Testimony To The Power Of Porter&Apos;S Ideas. Competitive Advantage Has Guided Countless Companies, Business School Students, And Scholars In Understanding The Roots Of Competition. Porter&Apos;S Work Captures The Extraordinary Complexity Of Competition In A Way That Makes Strategy Both Concrete And Actionable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Competitive Advantage' by Michael E. Porter? A: 'Competitive Advantage' explores the foundations of competitive advantage within individual firms, detailing how companies can gain an edge over their rivals by examining their unique activities and processes.
- Q: How does the value chain concept in this book help businesses? A: Porter's value chain concept disaggregates a company into discrete activities, allowing managers to understand the drivers of cost and how these activities can create buyer value and competitive advantage.
- Q: What edition of 'Competitive Advantage' is this listing for? A: This listing is for the 1st edition of 'Competitive Advantage,' published on January 1, 1985.
- Q: Is 'Competitive Advantage' suitable for business students? A: 'Competitive Advantage' is widely used in business schools and is an essential read for students studying competitive strategy and business management.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the nature of competitive advantage, the role of industry segmentation, and the importance of understanding the interrelation of activities within a firm.
- Q: How many pages does 'Competitive Advantage' have? A: 'Competitive Advantage' has 557 pages, providing in-depth insights into competitive strategy.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for extensive use.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Competitive Advantage'? A: The author of 'Competitive Advantage' is Michael E. Porter, a renowned professor and authority on competitive strategy.
- Q: Can this book assist in understanding industry diversification? A: Yes, 'Competitive Advantage' provides tools for strategically segmenting an industry and assessing the competitive logic of diversification.
- Q: What makes 'Competitive Advantage' a significant book in business literature? A: 'Competitive Advantage' is significant due to its groundbreaking concepts that have influenced countless businesses and scholars, making it a cornerstone of strategic management.