
Strategies for Fragmented (and Other Highly Competitive) Industries (250)
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Understanding Fragmentation: The Dynamics of Competitive Industries
This chapter explores why some industries remain fragmented despite opportunities for consolidation, focusing on the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index as a measure of market concentration. It discusses the effects of industry structure and diseconomies of scale, alongside examples illustrating the importance of personal service and operational efficiency in maintaining a competitive landscape.
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