A theory of product-based competition

This dissertation develops a theory of product-based competition which provides a comprehensive conceptualization of organization/environment interaction in the context of multi-product manufacturing firms. In particular, it achieves three goals. First, it creates a dynamic theory which integrates product design, product manufacturing, and firm strategy. Second, it develops a methodology for calculating real measures of a firm's manufacturing and design flexibility from the components that are used to create products. Third, it tests the assertion that firm performance is a function of the goodness of fit achieved between market uncertainty and compensating strategic flexibility.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Business Administration

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• McIntosh, John Christopher

Contributors dc:contributor

• Witz, Klaus

• Business Administration, General
• Business Administration, Marketing
• Business Administration, Management

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1995 McIntosh, John Christopher

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9624434
(UMI)AAI9624434

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/18943