Strategic Analysis Report

Corporate Strategy.

Reminders: Advantage, CSFs, VRIN & SAFe.

Competitive Advantage.

“The ability to outperform rivals on

significant CSFs, thus earning superior return.”

• Also from Kay (1993):

“Advantage is delivered by distinct capabilities

& strategic assets.”

Industry Critical Success Factors (CSFs).

These are things that firms in an industry have to do well to succeed. The extent of advantage depends on how well distinct (unique) resources & capabilities match those industry CSFs and how much better they do this than competitors.

VRIN criteria for testing capabilities

The Three SAFe Tests.