The learning curve, technology barriers to entry, and competitive survival in the chemical processing industries

Article Abstract:

Market entry and survival rates are evaluated in an examination of thirty-nine chemical product industries to determine whether incumbent firms have a learning-based cost advantage compared to new or rival firms. Research results indicate that the learning-curve, connected to cumulative output, has only a minimal impact on competition in chemical products industries. Results also indicate that a variety of elements not affiliated with the learning curve have important effects on market entry and exit including rapid market growth and high capacity utilization. Additionally, results suggest that market entry is facilitated because technology is available from a number of sources for most products in chemical industries.

Research, Markets (Economics), Chemical industry, Cost (Economics), Costs (Economics)

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Sources of competitive data for the management strategist

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The sources of print and electronic information on company strategic performance are examined. The article covers industry and specific firm information sources such as: statistical comparisons; investment summaries; rankings; digitized data; and government publications.

Economic research, Information services, Business planning, Information management

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Data analytic trends and training in strategic management

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A two-study design was used to evaluate quantitative data analysis trends and doctoral training. Appropriate doctoral training in data analysis is vital to the strategic management field's future, as data analysis is an important element of the research process.

Personnel administration, Usage, Training, Statistical methods, Business databases

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