Essays about: "Competitive Forces Strategy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 64 essays containing the words Competitive Forces Strategy.

  1. 21. Rethinking Competitive Strategy in Mature Industries: An externally-focused in-depth study into how companies in mature industries can rethink their competitive strategies.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Auður Sigvaldadóttir; Alexandra Taylor; [2016]
    Keywords : Mature industry; strategic renewal; change; Porter; competitive strategy; reactive; proactive; industry life cycle; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Today’s rapidly changing environment amplifies the need for companies no matter the industry, to stay on top of their game and not lose market share to competing firms. This is particularly true of companies in mature industries, and therefore, is a worthy area of study and the focus of this thesis. READ MORE

  3. 22. Strategic Renewal: Implications on Competitive Advantage : A case study of an innovative SME in a growing industry

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Davis Dislers; Grete Keskula; Mila Kostadinova; [2016]
    Keywords : strategic renewal; competitive advantage; sustained competitiveness; innovative SME; growing industry;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to explore the process of strategic renewal implementation within an innovative SME operating in a growing industry, and the implications on its competitive advantage. In addition, the study seeks to identify the main causes of strategic renewal within this context. READ MORE

  4. 23. Portfolio Management - The key to successful business - A longitudinal case study of a construction company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Ekonomihögskolan

    Author : Britta Ek Thomas; Filip Eliasson; Elin Skoghagen; [2015]
    Keywords : Portfolio Management; Strategy Process; R D; Strategic Management; Corporate Culture; Path Dependency; Decentralization; Construction Industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title Portfolio Management - The key to successful business A case study of a construction company Authors Britta Ek Thomas - Master of Science in Technology Management Filip Eliasson - Master of Science in Biotechnology Engineering with Technology Management Elin Skoghagen - Master of Science in Technology Management Advisors Charlotta Johnsson, Associate Professor Department of Automatic Control, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Thomas Kalling, Professor Institute of Economic Research, Lund School of Economics and Management, Lund University Supervisor A, Product Manager The Mother Company Supervisor B, Director of Product Development The Mother Company Issue of Study Managing product portfolios in today’s business environment is highly complex; there are a number of orthogonal dimensions to consider in order to be successful. Theories within the area of portfolio management are often single tracked and lack the comprehensive picture of what vital aspects to consider to achieve portfolio management excellence. READ MORE

  5. 24. Hard Times Call for Strategic Measures : A study of how SMEs seek to increase performance in a declining industry

    University essay from Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Emma Blomberg; Malin Mansikka; [2013]
    Keywords : Industry life cycle; declining industries; SME; end-game strategies; competitive strategies; international activities; niche strategy; differentiation; scale and scope of internationalisation; commitment;

    Abstract : An industry is constantly affected by its environment and the changes that occur within it. These environmental forces are the drivers of the industry’s evolution and throughout its life an industry undergoes irreversible transformations, which creates an industry life cycle. READ MORE

  6. 25. CSR in International Purchasing Decisions

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Anna Jansson; [2013]
    Keywords : CSR; Sustainability; International purchasing; construction industry;

    Abstract : The need to achieve competitive advantageous among companies have made international purchasing an attractive option. Acting on international markets could be beneficial from many perspectives; one of the main driving forces is to cut costs. However, there are also a lot of challenges related to international purchasing. READ MORE