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According to Porter's argument (1980) concerning the competition, companies can choose generic strategies for a better competitive position within the industry through the integration of two dimensions: the field (company's decision to extend activities) and the type of competitive advantage (firm decision method how to develop a competitive advantage). Many of these strategies are inappropriate for nonprofit organisations. Journal of Islamic Management Studies, Vol. In contrast, Porter posited three generic strategies, and asserted that to be effective firms should consistently use only one of the three. The ongoing almost three decade’s lasting debate around whether a firm should rely on a`single’ (or pure) generic competitive strategy of either differentiation or cost leadership, or whether a combined ‘hybrid’ (or dual) competitive strategy should be used is far from being resolved. This paper uses a game‐theoretic model of oligopolistic competition to provide analytical support for these generic strategies, and, in places, to refine the conclusions drawn from previous research in this field. The aim is to indicate the effects of Porter’s generic strategies (low-cost strategy, differentiation strategy, and focus strategy) on firm performance. The term “generic strategy” refers to a wide area of usage and opportunity to create competing advantage despite the industry, the sort, and size of organization . Abstract. Abstract. 4, 2001 Page 165 2.2 Porter's Five Competitive Forces Model According to Porter (1980, 1985) and Porter and Millar (1985), a firm develops its business strategies in order to obtain competitive advantage (i.e., increase profits) over its competitors. Learn about our remote access options. 0
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In this article Porter's generic strategies are linked to external preconditions. Keywords: Kenya Passenger Transport industry, Public transportation, Generic Strategies, Abstract. advantage based on one of the three generic strategies. Journal of Islamic Management Studies, Vol. 1, 2018, pp. This will help the company to survive and minimize the risk, but if the company does not choose one of three competitive strategies, then there would be a loss of resources. generic competitive strategies to counter these competitive forces (Barney, 2007 & Porter, 2008). Porter’s generic strategy typology remains one of the most notable in the strategic management literature. 4, pp. 2 Issue No. Generic competitive strategies Porter’s generic competitive strategies. The strategies such as porter`s generic competitive strategy model differentiation, cost leadership, diversification, and new product development could be used for sustainability. (b) Strategy – is the plan of action by which the business hopes to achieve competitive advantage. A low cost producer must find and exploit all sources of cost advantage. Learn more. h�bbd``b`:$��C �� The concept of generic strategies for gaining competitive advantage has received considerable attention recently in the business policy field. Keywords: Kenya Passenger Transport industry, Public transportation, Generic Strategies, Michael Porter’s “Generic Strategies” • Porter’s five-forces model describes strategy as taking actions that create defendable positions in an industry. The sources of cost advantage are varied and depend on the structure of the industry. Download full-text PDF Read ... these three generic competitive strategies is a completely competitive ... generic Retailers' Strategic Orientations. • Defensive strategies take the structure of … Developing an organization's competitive strategies: Staying ahead of the competition. Journal of business and management, 15 (1), 11-17. According
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