THE EFFECTS OF PIONEER FIRM PRICE STRATEGY ON MARKET CONCENTRATION AND FIRM PERFORMANCE (STRUCTURE, SHARE, PROFITABILITY, INNOVATION)
The research examines linkages between firm strategy and market structure and also between firm strategy and firm performance. To evaluate these linkages, the research focuses on the initial price strategy of market pioneer firms, changes in market concentration, and subsequent firm achievements in...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
01-01-1985
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| Summary: | The research examines linkages between firm strategy and market structure and also between firm strategy and firm performance. To evaluate these linkages, the research focuses on the initial price strategy of market pioneer firms, changes in market concentration, and subsequent firm achievements in the area of market share and profitability. Drawing from previous research in the areas of marketing strategy, corporate strategy and industrial organization, arguments are developed supporting the notion of different structural and performance outcomes resulting from different pioneer firm price strategies. These strategies are penetration pricing and price skimming. A sample of pioneer firms/pioneered industries was obtained from published sources and examined for significant differences between the penetration price group and the price skimming group. Price strategy was found to have a significant impact on changes in market concentration as well as pioneer firm market share and profitability. |
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| ISBN: | 9798204858329 |