Modern Competitive Analysis (Hardcover)

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"A blockbuster of a book. There are many analytical probes of strategic management concepts that students of business administration must read. A tremendous book."--Richard H. Fabris, New Jersey City University

"A comprehensive, lucidly written text."--Ram Baliga, Wake Forest University

"An enormous number of well chosen examples illustrate the discourse...This volume is very good at raising questions of strategy and giving apt examples...The intended audience, business practitioners as well as students, will continue to find this volume extremely helpful in navigating the competitive marketplace. Recommended for upper-division undergraduate through professional collections."--Choice

"Very good book. Explains complex concepts in an easy to follow way. Good for beginners and advanced students. I have recommended this book in several courses."--Folke Kafka, University of Pittsburgh

Product Description

In her book Modern Competitive Analysis Sharon Oster shows that combining a sound understanding of economic and managerial principles can make a striking difference in the quality of the strategic planning of any organization. Now completely updated, this third edition includes new material on game theory, added value analysis, and strategic intent. Examples are drawn from modern network industries and more attention is paid to newly deregulated markets.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 3 edition (March 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019511941X
• ISBN-13: 978-0195119411
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #653,167 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required at Chicago GSM, August 3, 1999

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This review is from: Modern Competitive Analysis (Hardcover)

An excellent MBA-level textbook introduction to the principles of competitive strategy, with clear explanations and definitions of basic concepts.  Especially good if you feel like you need a better grounding in business-level strategy.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Fantastic!, November 13, 2005

By	climbhigh - See all my reviews

Excellent introduction to the field. Will get your basics sound. Worth every penny I spent on the book.

Just buy it!

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great textbook on competitive strategy, April 7, 2001

By	Supriyo B. Chatterjee ""SB" Chatterjee" (West Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Excellent textbook on competitive strategy using an economics approach. The first edition complemented my business and economics studies at grad school. Includes a chapter on regulatory (public policy) impacts on business; a topic usually missing from strategy texts. Shows how a 'bill becomes a law' from the business/market perspective !