Strategy Types and Small Firms' Performance An Empirical Investigation

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  • A. Bakr Ibrahim Concodia University

Abstract

This empirical research examines strategy types in (220) small firms  and identifies a number of strategic directions and competitive devices that are associated with a high level of performance (profitability ).  The study underscores the importance of selecting an appropriate strategy for the small firm and  of  building  distinct  competence and  sustainable  competitive advantage .

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1993-01-09

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (1993)

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Strategy Types and Small Firms’ Performance An Empirical Investigation. (1993). Journal of Small Business Strategy (archive Only), 4(1), 13-22. https://libjournals.mtsu.edu/index.php/jsbs/article/view/268