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National Competitive Analysis: Framework, Cases and Lessons for GCC Economies. Dr. D. Jeffrey Lenn School of Business George Washington University. A Major Strategic Question. How can a nation gain competitive advantage in order to ensure sustainability in the increasingly
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National Competitive Analysis:Framework, Cases and Lessonsfor GCC Economies Dr. D. Jeffrey Lenn School of Business George Washington University
A Major Strategic Question How can a nation gain competitive advantage in order to ensure sustainability in the increasingly globalized economy?
Major National Sectors Political Social Economic
Political Sector • Governmental leadership and stability • Political accessibility • Administrative efficiency • Legal and regulatory fairness • Diplomatic partnerships • Public information system
Social Sector • Social cohesion • Population • Distribution of wealth • Educational system and achievement • Family solidarity • “Civil Society” development • Cultural arts advancement • Social homogeneity/heterogeneity • Entrepreneurial spirit
Economic Sector • Macroeconomic • Factor Conditions • Demand Conditions • Microeconomic • Industry organization • Firm structure and strategy
Determinants of National Advantage Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry Factor Conditions Demand Conditions Related and Supporting Industries Porter, 1990
Factor Conditions • Human resources • Physical resources • Knowledge resources • Capital resources • Infrastructure • Financial system/markets
Demand Conditions • Demand composition (segmentation) • Demand size and pattern of growth (segmentation) • Internationalization of home demand (mobile or multinational)
Related/Supportive Industries • Competitive advantage in supplier industries • Competitive advantage in related industries
Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry • Strategy of domestic firms • Structure of domestic firms • Goals • Firm • Individual • National • Rivalry among domestic firms
Stages in National Competitive Development Innovation Driven Investment Driven Factor Driven Porter 1990
A Factor Rich Economy Firm Strategy, Structure and Rivalry Factor Conditions Demand Conditions Related and Supporting Industries Porter 1990
Stages in National Competitive Development Wealth Driven Innovation Driven Investment Driven Decline Advance Factor Driven Porter 1990
Stages in National Competitive Development Wealth Driven Innovation Driven Investment Driven Decline Advance Factor Driven Porter 1990
Strategic Policy Choices to IncreaseNational Competitive Advantage
Strategic National Policy Choices Investment Policy Industrial Policy Trade Policy Input Production Output Kotler 1997
Two Examples Korea Singapore
The Major Strategic Question How can GCC countries gain competitive advantage in order to ensure sustainability in the increasingly globalized economy?