Strategy is choice. Strategy means saying no to certain kinds of things.
MICHAEL PORTER
MICHAEL PORTER
Michael Porter on choice
Michael Porter38 quotes“Strategy is choice. Strategy means saying no to certain kinds of things.”
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Michael PorterMichael Porter Efforts to preserve all industries will lower the national standard of living.
Michael PorterMichael Porter If a strategy meets a goal: It’s working. If a strategy meets a target: It’s a success.
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