Managing in the Competitive Environment
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The most successful companies tend to be those using competitive-oriented strategy. Factors to consider in analyzing competition are explained. Determining your place in the market is important. Some steps to take in planning strategy are named. Competent managing in a competitive environment will be even more necessary in the future. A diagram serves as an aid in planning strategy.
Publication Name: Long Range Planning
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0024-6301
Year: 1984
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The Futility of Forecasting
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Long range forecasting is very risky. Examples are given. A table gives figures of forecasts in specific industries as well as population, showing margin of error. Reasons for errors are analyzed. Some precautions in considering forecasts are suggested. One table shows the track record of forecasts of metal production.
Publication Name: Long Range Planning
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0024-6301
Year: 1984
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