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Product 46399 (9-792-066) has no authors
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1992
Version: 31 January 1999

Abstract

Describes the importance of industry structure and competitive positioning to the profitability of US corporations between 1981 and 1994. Cites recent research indicating that persistent industry differences and persistent competitor differences account for 19% and 32%, respectively, of variation in profit. Additional evidence is developed to show the relationship between industry-average performance and competitor differences.

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Abstract

Describes the importance of industry structure and competitive positioning to the profitability of US corporations between 1981 and 1994. Cites recent research indicating that persistent industry differences and persistent competitor differences account for 19% and 32%, respectively, of variation in profit. Additional evidence is developed to show the relationship between industry-average performance and competitor differences.

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