Crafting and Executing Strategy
22nd Edition
ISBN: 9781260157475
Author: Thompson
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 3, Problem 4ESP
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To discuss: Factors affecting the strength of the competition in the field in which the business competes and specify the factors that most affect capital intensity.
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