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Porter's Generic Strategies, Dynamic Environments, and Performance: a Profile Deviation Fit Perspective

Year: 1994

Type: article

Abstract: This study reports an examination of the relationships between Porter's (1980) generic strategies, dynamic environments, and performance. In me study, profile deviation is used to test strategy—environment fit. A sample of 173 acute care hospitals was used to test the proposed relationship. Results from the study indicate that adherence to an externally specified ideal strategy profile has a positive effect on firm performance. From a methodological standpoint, results suggest that empirical and theoretical profiles have equal predictive validity, and both have a higher predictive validity, than a random profile. Results also suggest that profiles can not be assumed to be robust to differences in performance measures used.

Source: The International Journal of Organizational Analysis

DOI: 10.1108/eb028806

Authors: Dan Marlin, James J. Hoffman, Bruce T. Lamont

Institution: Florida State University

Language: English

Topic: Management and Organizational Practices

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2007663517

FWCI: 1.951

Cites: 35

Cited by: 29

Related to: 10