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What is the primary focus of companies that successfully create blue oceans?
What is the primary focus of companies that successfully create blue oceans?
- Analyzing competitor strategies to identify weaknesses.
- Building a defensible position within the existing industry structure.
- Implementing cutting-edge technology to gain a competitive edge.
- Creating a significant increase in value for both buyers and the company. (correct)
Why is it crucial to balance innovation with value in the context of blue ocean strategy?
Why is it crucial to balance innovation with value in the context of blue ocean strategy?
- To ensure the company can quickly adapt to changes in the competitive landscape.
- To prevent overspending on research and development activities.
- To maintain a strong focus on outperforming competitors in existing markets.
- To avoid introducing innovations that customers are unwilling to adopt or pay for. (correct)
How does 'value innovation' differ from 'technology innovation' or 'market pioneering'?
How does 'value innovation' differ from 'technology innovation' or 'market pioneering'?
- Value innovation is more concerned with speed to market than the others are.
- Value innovation focuses solely on reducing costs, while the others prioritize product features.
- Value innovation aligns innovation with utility, price, and cost, whereas the others might not. (correct)
- Value innovation aims to create incremental improvements, while technology innovation seeks radical breakthroughs.
What is a common pitfall of pursuing innovation without a corresponding emphasis on value?
What is a common pitfall of pursuing innovation without a corresponding emphasis on value?
In the context of blue ocean strategy, what is the primary goal of value innovation?
In the context of blue ocean strategy, what is the primary goal of value innovation?
What strategic approach do companies trapped in the 'red ocean' typically follow?
What strategic approach do companies trapped in the 'red ocean' typically follow?
Which scenario best exemplifies value innovation?
Which scenario best exemplifies value innovation?
How do successful blue ocean creators typically approach their competitive landscape?
How do successful blue ocean creators typically approach their competitive landscape?
Why did the authors expand the survey period to the entire life span of companies and limit the analysis to firms more than forty years old in Built to Last?
Why did the authors expand the survey period to the entire life span of companies and limit the analysis to firms more than forty years old in Built to Last?
What was a key critique presented in Creative Destruction regarding the 'visionary' companies highlighted in Built to Last?
What was a key critique presented in Creative Destruction regarding the 'visionary' companies highlighted in Built to Last?
Based on the examples provided, what is the central argument against focusing solely on companies as the unit of analysis for achieving high performance and creating blue oceans?
Based on the examples provided, what is the central argument against focusing solely on companies as the unit of analysis for achieving high performance and creating blue oceans?
What critical flaw was identified in the selection criteria used in the book Built to Last?
What critical flaw was identified in the selection criteria used in the book Built to Last?
What is implied by the statement, 'If there is no perpetually high-performing company and if the same company can be brilliant at one moment and wrongheaded at another, it appears that the company is not the appropriate unit of analysis'?
What is implied by the statement, 'If there is no perpetually high-performing company and if the same company can be brilliant at one moment and wrongheaded at another, it appears that the company is not the appropriate unit of analysis'?
What was a key factor in [yellow tail]'s initial success compared to established wine brands?
What was a key factor in [yellow tail]'s initial success compared to established wine brands?
What was the main problem with the companies highlighted as 'excellent' in In Search of Excellence shortly after the book's publication?
What was the main problem with the companies highlighted as 'excellent' in In Search of Excellence shortly after the book's publication?
How did [yellow tail] impact the overall wine market?
How did [yellow tail] impact the overall wine market?
Which of the following best summarizes the critique of books like In Search of Excellence and Built to Last?
Which of the following best summarizes the critique of books like In Search of Excellence and Built to Last?
Which of the following best describes [yellow tail]'s strategic approach in the U.S. wine market?
Which of the following best describes [yellow tail]'s strategic approach in the U.S. wine market?
Hewlett-Packard's (HP) performance, as analyzed relative to Built to Last, illustrates which key point?
Hewlett-Packard's (HP) performance, as analyzed relative to Built to Last, illustrates which key point?
What does the phrase 'moving average annual sales were tracking at 4.5 million cases' indicate about [yellow tail] in mid-2003?
What does the phrase 'moving average annual sales were tracking at 4.5 million cases' indicate about [yellow tail] in mid-2003?
Which action is NOT specifically mentioned as part of Casella Wines' strategy to unlock uncontested market space?
Which action is NOT specifically mentioned as part of Casella Wines' strategy to unlock uncontested market space?
What was a notable achievement of [yellow tail] by August 2003 in the United States?
What was a notable achievement of [yellow tail] by August 2003 in the United States?
Which consumer group did NOT migrate to become consumers of [yellow tail]?
Which consumer group did NOT migrate to become consumers of [yellow tail]?
What is implied by [yellow tail] 'racing to keep up with sales' in the context of a global wine glut?
What is implied by [yellow tail] 'racing to keep up with sales' in the context of a global wine glut?
Which of the following organizational hurdles does tipping point leadership specifically aim to overcome when implementing a blue ocean strategy?
Which of the following organizational hurdles does tipping point leadership specifically aim to overcome when implementing a blue ocean strategy?
Why is 'fair process' important in the context of blue ocean strategy execution?
Why is 'fair process' important in the context of blue ocean strategy execution?
What is the primary focus of the framework presented to align an organization's strategy propositions, ensuring sustainability?
What is the primary focus of the framework presented to align an organization's strategy propositions, ensuring sustainability?
What type of risk is specifically addressed by aligning an organization's value, profit, and people propositions?
What type of risk is specifically addressed by aligning an organization's value, profit, and people propositions?
In the context of blue ocean strategy, what does 'renewal risk' refer to?
In the context of blue ocean strategy, what does 'renewal risk' refer to?
What is the significance of managing 'renewal risk' in the context of blue ocean strategy?
What is the significance of managing 'renewal risk' in the context of blue ocean strategy?
How do red and blue ocean strategies relate to each other in the context of managing a corporate portfolio?
How do red and blue ocean strategies relate to each other in the context of managing a corporate portfolio?
What underlying issue is 'fair process' designed to address in the context of implementing changes associated with a blue ocean strategy?
What underlying issue is 'fair process' designed to address in the context of implementing changes associated with a blue ocean strategy?
Which of the following factors was NOT a principal area of competition in the US wine industry in the late 1990s, according to the text?
Which of the following factors was NOT a principal area of competition in the US wine industry in the late 1990s, according to the text?
In the context of the strategy canvas, what does a 'high score' on a competitive factor typically indicate?
In the context of the strategy canvas, what does a 'high score' on a competitive factor typically indicate?
What is the primary purpose of 'above-the-line' marketing in the US wine industry, as described in the text?
What is the primary purpose of 'above-the-line' marketing in the US wine industry, as described in the text?
What does the 'value curve' represent in the context of a strategy canvas?
What does the 'value curve' represent in the context of a strategy canvas?
In the US wine industry, what characterized the strategic profiles of premium brand wines around the year 2000, according to the text?
In the US wine industry, what characterized the strategic profiles of premium brand wines around the year 2000, according to the text?
How did wineries traditionally signal a refined image and emphasize the art of winemaking to consumers?
How did wineries traditionally signal a refined image and emphasize the art of winemaking to consumers?
Why was emphasizing the prestige of a wine's vineyard and its legacy considered important in the US wine industry?
Why was emphasizing the prestige of a wine's vineyard and its legacy considered important in the US wine industry?
What does a higher score on the 'price' factor of the strategy canvas indicate in the US wine industry?
What does a higher score on the 'price' factor of the strategy canvas indicate in the US wine industry?
According to the principles of blue ocean strategy, which risk is directly attenuated by building execution into strategy from the start?
According to the principles of blue ocean strategy, which risk is directly attenuated by building execution into strategy from the start?
Which of these statements best describes the role of analytical tools and frameworks in the context of blue ocean strategy?
Which of these statements best describes the role of analytical tools and frameworks in the context of blue ocean strategy?
If a company overly focuses on competitor actions while trying to innovate, which 'red ocean trap' are they most likely falling into, according to the text?
If a company overly focuses on competitor actions while trying to innovate, which 'red ocean trap' are they most likely falling into, according to the text?
Which of the following best describes a key goal of blue ocean strategy in contrast to red ocean strategy?
Which of the following best describes a key goal of blue ocean strategy in contrast to red ocean strategy?
In the context of blue ocean strategy, what is the primary purpose of addressing the 'red ocean traps'?
In the context of blue ocean strategy, what is the primary purpose of addressing the 'red ocean traps'?
A company that launches a new product with advanced technology but fails to attract customers because it doesn't fulfill a real need may be encountering which risk, according to the eight principles of blue ocean strategy?
A company that launches a new product with advanced technology but fails to attract customers because it doesn't fulfill a real need may be encountering which risk, according to the eight principles of blue ocean strategy?
How do analytical tools and frameworks support the formulation of blue ocean strategy?
How do analytical tools and frameworks support the formulation of blue ocean strategy?
What is the most significant difference between applying analytical tools in a red ocean versus a blue ocean strategy?
What is the most significant difference between applying analytical tools in a red ocean versus a blue ocean strategy?
Flashcards
Tipping Point Leadership
Tipping Point Leadership
Mobilizing an organization to overcome hurdles blocking blue ocean strategy implementation.
Organizational Risk
Organizational Risk
The risk associated with internal organizational obstacles to change.
Execution Integration
Execution Integration
Integrating execution into strategy making to foster commitment and action.
Fair Process
Fair Process
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Management Risk
Management Risk
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Strategy Alignment
Strategy Alignment
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Sustainability Risk
Sustainability Risk
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Renewal Risk
Renewal Risk
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Value Innovation
Value Innovation
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Value Creation (Incremental)
Value Creation (Incremental)
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Innovation without Value
Innovation without Value
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Value Innovation Alignment
Value Innovation Alignment
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Red Oceans
Red Oceans
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Blue Oceans
Blue Oceans
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Conventional Strategic Logic
Conventional Strategic Logic
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Blue Ocean Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy
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The 'Excellence' Paradox
The 'Excellence' Paradox
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'Built to Last'
'Built to Last'
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Industry-Sector Performance
Industry-Sector Performance
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HP's Performance
HP's Performance
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The 'Visionary' Myth
The 'Visionary' Myth
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'Creative Destruction'
'Creative Destruction'
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Beyond the CompanyUnit
Beyond the CompanyUnit
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Principles of Blue Ocean Strategy
Principles of Blue Ocean Strategy
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Red Ocean Traps
Red Ocean Traps
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Blue Ocean Analytics
Blue Ocean Analytics
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Five Forces
Five Forces
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Generic Strategies
Generic Strategies
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Blue Ocean Creation
Blue Ocean Creation
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Key factors of competition (wine)
Key factors of competition (wine)
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Above-the-line marketing
Above-the-line marketing
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Vineyard prestige and legacy
Vineyard prestige and legacy
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Complexity and sophistication of taste
Complexity and sophistication of taste
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Diverse range of wines
Diverse range of wines
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Value Curve
Value Curve
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Strategy Canvas
Strategy Canvas
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Convergence in value curves
Convergence in value curves
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[yellow tail]
[yellow tail]
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[yellow tail]'s market impact
[yellow tail]'s market impact
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[yellow tail]'s expanded market
[yellow tail]'s expanded market
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Four Actions Framework
Four Actions Framework
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Acting on the Four Actions
Acting on the Four Actions
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Blue Ocean Strategy application
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Casella Wines actions
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Study Notes
- Some believe certain "excellent" or "visionary" companies consistently outperform the market and create blue oceans.
Issues with "Excellent" Companies
- Many companies featured in "In Search of Excellence" declined within two years of the book's publication.
- Two-thirds of the model firms in "In Search of Excellence" lost their industry leadership positions within five years.
Criticisms of "Built to Last"
- Success attributed to some companies was due to industry-sector performance, not the companies themselves.
- Hewlett-Packard (HP) outperformed the market, but so did the entire computer-hardware industry, and HP didn't outperform its direct competition.
- Questions arise if perpetually high-performing companies even exist.
- A company might perform well at one time and poorly at another; therefore, the company itself might not be the best unit to analyze for exploring high performance and blue oceans.
Value Innovation
- Blue ocean creators didn't use the competition as their benchmark.
- Value innovation is key to blue ocean strategy.
- Instead of focusing on beating the competition, value innovation focuses on making the competition irrelevant by creating a leap in value for buyers and the company.
- Value innovation emphasizes both value and innovation.
- Value without innovation improves value incrementally but does not necessarily make a company stand out.
- Innovation without value is often technology-driven and exceeds what buyers are willing to pay for.
Factors for Successful Blue Ocean Creation
- Winners in creating blue oceans align innovation with utility, price, and cost positions.
- Tipping point leadership helps organizations overcome hurdles in implementing a blue ocean strategy, addressing organizational risk.
- Integrating execution into strategy motivates people to act on a blue ocean strategy.
- Fair process facilitates strategy making and execution by mobilizing people for voluntary cooperation, addressing management risk.
- Alignment of an organization's value, profit, and people propositions is critical for strategy sustainability, addressing sustainability risk.
- Renewal and monitoring of business and corporate portfolios are important for achieving continuing high performance, addressing renewal risk.
- The eight principles of blue ocean strategy help in formulation and execution while reducing risks.
- Companies often fall into red ocean traps and must avoid them.
Analytical Tools and Frameworks
- A set of analytical tools and frameworks were developed to make the formulation and execution of blue ocean strategy systematic.
- The field of strategy has many tools for competing in red oceans, but lacks practical tools to excel in blue oceans.
US Wine Industry
- The US wine industry competed on factors like price, image, marketing, aging quality, prestige, taste complexity, and range of wines.
- These factors promoted wine as a beverage for informed drinkers, suitable for special occasions.
- The strategy canvas captures the offering level that buyers receive across key competing factors; a high score means the company offers buyers more and invests more in that factor.
- The value curve is a graphic depiction of a company's performance across its industry's factors of competition.
- Premium brand wines had similar strategic profiles from the market perspective in 2000.
[yellow tail] Wine
- Within two years, [yellow tail] became the fastest-growing brand in the Australian and US wine industries, surpassing French and Italian wines in the US.
- By August 2003, it was the number-one red wine in a 750-ml bottle in the US.
- By mid-2003, average annual sales were tracking at 4.5 million cases.
- A decade later, it was available in over fifty countries, with over 2.5 million glasses enjoyed daily.
- It became one of the top-five most powerful wine brands globally within a decade.
- [yellow tail] leapfrogged competitors without promotional campaigns or mass media advertising in its initial years.
- It grew the market by bringing nonwine drinkers (beer and ready-to-drink cocktail consumers) into the wine market.
- Novice table wine drinkers started drinking wine more frequently, jug wine drinkers moved up, and expensive wine drinkers moved down to [yellow tail].
- Applying the four actions (eliminate, reduce, raise, and create) led to a break from competition in the US wine industry.
- [yellow tail]'s value curve stands apart from other wineries, changing the US wine industry in two years.
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Analysis of high-performing and visionary companies reveals flaws in the 'excellent company' model. Industry sector performance, rather than company-specific attributes, may drive success. The concept of value innovation challenges traditional competitive analysis for blue ocean creation.
