Cho, Dong-SungMoon, Hwy-Chang
World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd. (Singapore, 2013) (eng) English9789814401661Asia-Pacific business seriesUnknownCOMPETITION, INTERNATIONAL; Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-322) and index; This book deals with important theories of international competitiveness and their strategic implications and practical applications. The theories range from classical theories such as Adam Smith's absolute advantage to new theories such as Michael Porter's diamond model. It also incorporates the latest theoretical advances, including the nine-factor model, the generalized double diamond model and the dual double diamond model. This newly revised volume is suitable for Business Strategy and International Business courses on both the graduate and upper-division undergraduate levels. It is also suitable for policy makers and corporate managers. Educators, students, and practitioners will find useful implications from this book's systematic integration and application of important competitiveness models.
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Summary / review / table of contents
pt. I. From Adam Smith to Michael Porter.
1. Traditional model: theory.
2. Traditional model: debate.
3. New model: theory.
4. New model: Debate --
pt. II.Michael Porter and theoretical extensions.
5. Extended model (1): the generalized double diamond model.
6. Extended model (2): the nine-factor model.
7. Extended model (3): double diamond-based nine-factor model.
8. Methodology for national competitiveness analysis --
pt. III. Michael Porter and practical extensions.
9. Application: firm level.
10. Application: industry level.
11. Application: national level.
12. Application: other areas.