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Case
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Reference no. 9-383-019
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Michael E Porter (Harvard Business School); Nancy Taubenslag (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1982
Version: 15 September 1991
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Industry structure; Profitability analysis; Action planning; Competition; Industry analysis
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Abstract

Describes the competitive situation facing Rockwell International, the market leader in the US water meter industry. The industry is undergoing structural change, and competitor activity is intensifying. Rockwell must decide what, if any, actions are necessary to change its competitive posture. Whether or not to put a plastic case meter on the market is a particularly visible decision issue. Designed for use in the early part of Industry and Competitive Analysis, to facilitate the understanding of industry structural analysis and the concept of generic strategies.
Location:
United States
Other setting(s):
1981
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Reference no. 9-383-020
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Michael E Porter (Harvard Business School); Nancy Taubenslag (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1982
Version: 20 July 1983
Length: 1 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Action planning; Business policy; Competition; Industry analysis; Industry structure; Profitability analysis
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Abstract

Describes the competitive situation facing Rockwell International, the market leader in the US water meter industry. The industry is undergoing structural change, and competitor activity is intensifying. Rockwell must decide what, if any, actions are necessary to change its competitive posture. Whether or not to put a plastic case meter on the market is a particularly visible decision issue. Designed for use in the early part of Industry and Competitive Analysis, to facilitate the understanding of industry structural analysis and the concept of generic strategies.

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Location:
United States
Other setting(s):
1981

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Compact case
Supplement
-
Reference no. 9-383-020
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Michael E Porter (Harvard Business School); Nancy Taubenslag (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1982
Version: 20 July 1983
Length: 1 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Action planning; Business policy; Competition; Industry analysis; Industry structure; Profitability analysis
View full details