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The following list of books, journals, films, TV programmes and web links are especially recommended as resources you may find helpful for further study on the subject of 'The Competitive Environment'
Panagiotou, G (2006),‘Managerial cognitions of competitive environment: a strategic group analysis’, Management Research News, 29(7), 439-456.
The author argues that strategic groups cannot be devised using only quantitative methods. Managers’ perceptions of their competitive environment also need to be taken into account.
Anon (1998), ‘Strategy according to Michael Porter’, The Antidote, Issue 16, p24-25.
This short article argues that Porter’s Five Forces is still useful despite the fact it has attracted criticism.
Mintzberg, H et al (1998) Strategy Safari, Prentice-Hall (Chapter 4).
This chapter explores the development of the positioning approach of Porter.
Sheehan, N (2005),’Why old tools won’t work in the ‘new’ economy’, Journal of Business Strategy, 26(4), 53-60.
The author questions the usefulness of tools such Porter’s Five Forces in the knowledge economy.
‘Improving Strategic Planning: A McKinsey Survey’, September 2006.
This survey obtained the views from a worldwide panel of executives on how they think strategic planning in their firm could be improved.
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