The Concept of Strategic Groups: Theoretical Construct on Analytical Convenience

Author

Howard Thomas, Singapore Management UniversityFollow
M. Tang

Publication Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

6-2005

Abstract

Despite the fact that a great deal of empirical research confirms the existence of strategic groups, not enough attention has been paid to their theoretical development. This paper links the theories of spatial competition and cognitive taxonomy to the very existence of strategic groups in a competitive environment. It is shown that the concept of strategic groups is not an analytical convenience but a theoretical construct.

Discipline

Business

Research Areas

Strategy and Organisation

Publication

Managerial and Decision Economics

Volume

13

Issue

4

First Page

323

Last Page

339

ISSN

0143-6570

Identifier

10.1002/mde.4090130407

Citation

Thomas, Howard and Tang, M.. The Concept of Strategic Groups: Theoretical Construct on Analytical Convenience. (2005). Managerial and Decision Economics. 13, (4), 323-339.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/3953