Strategic and organizational requirements for competitive advantage
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A study on the complex task of formulating a business strategy is discussed. In this regard, four types of industry environments: Fast Growth; Wild, Wild West; Steady Evolution; and Creative Destruction are considered. Four types of business strategies, Concept Drivers, Pioneers, Consolidators, and Concept Learners that can operate effectively in each type of business, and their strengths and challenges are also discussed.
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 2005
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From theory to practice: applying Miles and Snow's ideas to understand and improve firm performance
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According to the interview conducted with Miles and Snow the key ideas of their book, published in 1978, still has significant value in today's firm. How can these key ideas be applied is discussed.
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 2003
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On the staying power of defenders, analyzers, and prospectors
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The contributions of the book of Miles and Snow's,Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process, since it's initial publication are presented.
Publication Name: The Academy of Management Executive
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0896-3789
Year: 2003
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