Michael PorterCompetitive Strategy, 1980
Three routes to above-average performance — overall cost leadership, differentiation, and focus on a narrow segment; firms that pursue none end up stuck in the middle.
Danny MillerStrategic Management Journal, 1992
A caution: pure generic strategies can create dangerous specialisation — successful firms often blend elements rather than choosing one purely.
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