The topic investigated competition in marketing as a survival yardstick for small and medium enterprises （SMEs） in Nigeria. The objectives addressed by this study were： （1） identifying different types and intensi...The topic investigated competition in marketing as a survival yardstick for small and medium enterprises （SMEs） in Nigeria. The objectives addressed by this study were： （1） identifying different types and intensity of competition that SMEs are exposed to along the life-cycle portfolio in Nigeria; （2） quantifying the strength of SMEs vis-a-vis some foreign enterprises in terms of market competition; and （3） proffering solutions on how best they could match competitively these foreign enterprises. Relevant models and theories were employed in literature to evolve detailed analysis of issues relating to the variables used in terms of competition in marketing and survival of juice-producing SMEs. Two hypotheses were investigated through the survey of 20 prominent Ikeja based SMEs using Cluster sampling, 5-points Likert summated rating scale was adopted, while Yard＇s formula with 95% confidence level and 5% error tolerance was used. Alternative form validity of the instrument was measured at 0.63 while its reliability was measured at Cronbach＇s alpha of 0.70. Pearson＇s product-moment correlation was used in testing hypothesis 1 while standard multiple regressions were used to test hypothesis 2. Findings revealed that there was strong relationship between survival of juice-producing SMEs with forms of competition on a firm＇s life-cycle; while competition had positive effects on survival components for the enterprises. It was concluded that since competition subsists in any firm＇s life-cycle, strategies to support operations for survival must be adopted. It was recommended that operators of SMEs have to monitor and manage competition as it affects their businesses positively and/or negatively.展开更多
As a large private company starting from feed-processing industry, the East Hope Group has entered the aluminum industry. During the period of less than four years, it has completed two big electrolyticaluminum smelte...As a large private company starting from feed-processing industry, the East Hope Group has entered the aluminum industry. During the period of less than four years, it has completed two big electrolyticaluminum smelters and started the construction of a project of oxide of alumina. With its rapid speed, advanced technology and equipment, and high efficiency, the company has created a miracle in aluminum industry. From the viewpoint of strategic management, the author analyzes the strategic thinking of its entry into the aluminum industry; the strategic measures to build the company into the most competitive enterprise in this industry, and how to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage. Meanwhile, the paper plays an important reference role for the analysis of the private economy, and the enterprises with diversified thinking and those wishing to expand aggressively.展开更多
The purpose of strategic management is to produce knowledge of,to understand and to explain how firms achieve and sustain competitive advantages.On the assumption that something beyond firm-controlled resources and in...The purpose of strategic management is to produce knowledge of,to understand and to explain how firms achieve and sustain competitive advantages.On the assumption that something beyond firm-controlled resources and industry structure contribute significantly to firm's competitive advantage as well,I propose a new construct of interface assets to integrate all the resources beyond firm-controlled resources and industry structure.I examine the attributes of interface assets and propose four assumptions about interface assets.I also develop a framework that illustrates how interface assets contribute to competitive advantage.Finally,I conclude the article by discussing the theoretical and practical implication of the interface assets model.展开更多
文摘The topic investigated competition in marketing as a survival yardstick for small and medium enterprises （SMEs） in Nigeria. The objectives addressed by this study were： （1） identifying different types and intensity of competition that SMEs are exposed to along the life-cycle portfolio in Nigeria; （2） quantifying the strength of SMEs vis-a-vis some foreign enterprises in terms of market competition; and （3） proffering solutions on how best they could match competitively these foreign enterprises. Relevant models and theories were employed in literature to evolve detailed analysis of issues relating to the variables used in terms of competition in marketing and survival of juice-producing SMEs. Two hypotheses were investigated through the survey of 20 prominent Ikeja based SMEs using Cluster sampling, 5-points Likert summated rating scale was adopted, while Yard＇s formula with 95% confidence level and 5% error tolerance was used. Alternative form validity of the instrument was measured at 0.63 while its reliability was measured at Cronbach＇s alpha of 0.70. Pearson＇s product-moment correlation was used in testing hypothesis 1 while standard multiple regressions were used to test hypothesis 2. Findings revealed that there was strong relationship between survival of juice-producing SMEs with forms of competition on a firm＇s life-cycle; while competition had positive effects on survival components for the enterprises. It was concluded that since competition subsists in any firm＇s life-cycle, strategies to support operations for survival must be adopted. It was recommended that operators of SMEs have to monitor and manage competition as it affects their businesses positively and/or negatively.
文摘As a large private company starting from feed-processing industry, the East Hope Group has entered the aluminum industry. During the period of less than four years, it has completed two big electrolyticaluminum smelters and started the construction of a project of oxide of alumina. With its rapid speed, advanced technology and equipment, and high efficiency, the company has created a miracle in aluminum industry. From the viewpoint of strategic management, the author analyzes the strategic thinking of its entry into the aluminum industry; the strategic measures to build the company into the most competitive enterprise in this industry, and how to maintain a sustainable competitive advantage. Meanwhile, the paper plays an important reference role for the analysis of the private economy, and the enterprises with diversified thinking and those wishing to expand aggressively.
文摘The purpose of strategic management is to produce knowledge of,to understand and to explain how firms achieve and sustain competitive advantages.On the assumption that something beyond firm-controlled resources and industry structure contribute significantly to firm's competitive advantage as well,I propose a new construct of interface assets to integrate all the resources beyond firm-controlled resources and industry structure.I examine the attributes of interface assets and propose four assumptions about interface assets.I also develop a framework that illustrates how interface assets contribute to competitive advantage.Finally,I conclude the article by discussing the theoretical and practical implication of the interface assets model.
