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After reading this chapter you will be able to:
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understand the reasons why an organization should be a particular size
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identify the benefits which come from either vertical or horizontal integration
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trace the influence of acquisitions and mergers on the creation and maintenance of competitive advantage
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evaluate membership of a network and focusing as devices to counter the negative impact of excessive size
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understand when outsourcing or downscoping are appropriate
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White, C. (2004). Determining the size of an enterprise. In: Strategic Management. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-55477-1_11
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