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Operational Effectiveness vs Strategic Positioning

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Operational Effectiveness vs Strategic Positioning

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What does strategic positioning refer to in contrast to operational effectiveness?

Performing the same activities in a similar way as rivals

Investing in techniques to improve quality and lower cost

Generating customer experiences

Performing different activities from those of rivals (correct)

Why is technology considered essential in creating novel approaches to business according to the text?

To generate unique customer experiences

To make it difficult for others to copy (correct)

To perform the same activities as rivals

To lower costs and improve quality

Why is operational effectiveness usually not sufficient for sustainable dominance over the competition according to the text?

It does not involve investing in techniques to improve quality and lower cost

It does not focus on generating customer experiences

It can be matched by competitors (correct)

It is difficult to replicate

What is the main difference between operational effectiveness and strategic positioning, as described in the text?

Operational effectiveness focuses on improving quality and lowering costs, while strategic positioning refers to performing different activities from rivals or the same activities in a different way Signup and view all the answers

Why is operational effectiveness considered insufficient for sustainable dominance over the competition, according to the text?

Operational effectiveness can be easily replicated by competitors Signup and view all the answers

Why is technology considered essential in creating novel business approaches, according to the text?

Technology enables business approaches that are defensibly different from those of rivals and difficult for others to copy Signup and view all the answers

What makes strategic positioning difficult for others to copy, according to the text?

Strategic positioning involves performing activities in a different way from rivals Signup and view all the answers

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Strategic Positioning vs Operational Effectiveness

Strategic positioning refers to performing different activities or performing similar activities differently to achieve a unique market position, whereas operational effectiveness is about performing similar activities better than competitors.
Operational effectiveness is about being more efficient and effective in existing operations, but it is not a sustainable source of competitive advantage as others can easily replicate it.

Importance of Technology

Technology is essential for creating novel approaches to business, as it enables companies to develop unique products, services, and processes that differentiate them from competitors.

Limitations of Operational Effectiveness

Operational effectiveness is usually not sufficient for sustainable dominance over the competition because it can be easily replicated by others, making it a necessary but not sufficient condition for success.

Difficulty of Copying Strategic Positioning

Strategic positioning is difficult for others to copy because it is based on a unique set of activities and choices that are tailored to a company's specific circumstances and market position.

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Explore the differences between operational effectiveness and strategic positioning in business. Learn how strategic positioning involves performing different or similar activities in a different way compared to rivals, while operational effectiveness focuses on improving quality, lowering costs, and enhancing customer experiences.