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“Risk is a function of how poorly a strategy will perform if the 'wrong' scenario occurs.”

Quote by Michael Porter

Book:Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance

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Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance

This book delves into the strategies and concepts that enable organizations to outperform their competitors. It explores the factors that contribute to superior performance and provides insights on how to create and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. more

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Michael Porter is a renowned strategist, born on May 23, 1947. He is a professor at Harvard Business School, known for his contributions to competitive strategy and industrial analysis. more

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