This course utilizes an inquiry based approach to understanding sources of competitive advantages in companies and other organizations.
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Entrepreneurial Strategic Management
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Instructor: Doug E Thomas, Ph.D.
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How do we measure the success of a business?
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How does the business environment influence the success of a company?
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How can a company develop unique internal sources of competitive advantage?
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How can you predict which company will win in competition?
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How can companies deal with disruptions in the marketplace? Part 1
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How can companies deal with disruptions in the marketplace? Part 2
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Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020
Excellent Instructor. Has a clear and concise way of explaining topicsWish there was a newer version of this course - but otherwise definitely a good investment of time in terms of learning
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2021
I am very happy with what I learned in this training and many thanks to the staff
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2020
I really enjoyed this course and learnt a lot from Professor Doug E Thomas. God bless you
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