Competitive Advantage

Authors: Michael E. Porter

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Key Ideas

1. Competitive advantage is the outcome of a firm's ability to create superior value compared to its competitors. This value can be created through differentiation or cost leadership.

2. Differentiation is the process of offering unique and valuable products or services that are not easily replicated by competitors. This can be achieved through brand reputation, product features, customer service, or other means.

3. Cost leadership is the ability to produce goods or services at a lower cost than competitors while maintaining acceptable levels of quality. This can be achieved through economie....
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1. What is competitive advantage?

The outcome of a firm's ability to create superior value compared to its competitors.

The ability to offer unique and valuable products or services.

The ability to produce goods or services at a lower cost than competitors.

The framework that breaks down a firm's activities into primary and support activities.

2. What is differentiation?

The outcome of a firm's ability to create superior value compared to its competitors.

The ability to offer unique and valuable products or services.

The ability to produce goods or services at a lower cost than competitors.

The framework that breaks down a firm's activities into primary and support activities.

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