Antecedents and precedents to Porter's Competitive Strategy

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works (RGC: 12, 32, 41, 45)12_Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCompetition, Competitive Advantage, and Clusters: The Ideas of Michael Porter
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN (Print)9780191724923, 9780199578030
Publication statusPublished - 24 Feb 2011
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

This explores the influence IO economics has exerted on the theoretical and methodological frameworks of strategic management research, highlighting the significance of Porter's work in furthering its development. Applying the structure-conduct-performance framework of IO economics, Porter built a foundation for research on competitive dynamics: a description of the forces that determine the nature and level of competition in an industry, as well as suggestions for how to use this information to develop competitive advantage. The chapter shows that strategic management has evolved into a firmly established field in the study of business and organizations, advancing from its 'humble' beginnings as the limited content of a capstone general management course in the business school curriculum.

Research Area(s)

  • Competitive advantage, Competitive strategy, Industrial organization, Michael Porter, Structure-conduct performance

Citation Format(s)

Antecedents and precedents to Porter's Competitive Strategy. / Hoskisson, Robert E.; Hitt, Michael A.; Wan, William P. et al.

Competition, Competitive Advantage, and Clusters: The Ideas of Michael Porter. Oxford University Press, 2011.

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works (RGC: 12, 32, 41, 45)12_Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review