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what are the strategies under SPACE Matrix?

The SPACE Matrix is a strategic management tool used to evaluate a company's current position and
determine its strategic posture. It considers two internal dimensions: financial strength (FS) and
competitive advantage (CA), and two external dimensions: environmental stability (ES) and industry
strength (IS). The resulting analysis provides a framework for developing strategic options.

There are four strategies identified in the SPACE Matrix based on the intersection of the dimensions:

1. Aggressive: This strategy is suitable for companies that have a strong competitive advantage
and operate in a stable industry. The aggressive strategy involves using the company's
strengths to take advantage of opportunities and gain a competitive edge.
2. Conservative: This strategy is appropriate for companies that have limited competitive
advantage and operate in an unstable environment. The conservative strategy involves
maintaining the company's position and minimizing risk.
3. Defensive: This strategy is recommended for companies that have a weak competitive
advantage and operate in a stable environment. The defensive strategy involves protecting
the company's position by improving its internal weaknesses.
4. Competitive: This strategy is suitable for companies that have limited competitive advantage
but operate in a strong industry. The competitive strategy involves capitalizing on the
industry's strengths and improving the company's competitive position.

These strategies can serve as a starting point for developing a comprehensive strategic plan that
aligns with a company's goals and objectives.

WHat are the strategies under competitive using David format?


Michael Porter, a renowned scholar in the field of strategy and competitiveness, developed a
framework for analyzing a company's competitive position and identifying potential strategies. This
framework, known as Porter's Five Forces Model, identifies five competitive forces that shape an
industry and can influence a company's profitability. The five forces are:

1. Threat of new entrants: the possibility of new competitors entering the market
2. Bargaining power of suppliers: the ability of suppliers to influence the price or quality of
inputs
3. Bargaining power of buyers: the ability of buyers to negotiate prices or demand better
quality products
4. Threat of substitute products or services: the possibility of customers switching to
alternatives
5. Rivalry among existing competitors: the intensity of competition among companies in the
industry.

Based on the analysis of these forces, the following strategies can be pursued:
1. Cost leadership: this strategy aims to achieve a competitive advantage by producing goods
or services at a lower cost than competitors while maintaining comparable quality.
2. Differentiation: this strategy involves offering unique and superior products or services that
distinguish the company from its competitors, thereby commanding a premium price.
3. Focus: this strategy involves targeting a specific market segment, niche or product line and
tailoring the company's offerings to meet the specific needs of that segment.
4. Innovation: this strategy aims to create new or improved products, services or processes to
gain a competitive advantage.
5. Alliances and partnerships: this strategy involves forming strategic partnerships or alliances
with other companies to gain access to new markets, technologies or resources.
6. Mergers and acquisitions: this strategy involves combining with other companies in the
industry to increase market share, reduce competition, and gain access to new technologies
or resources.

These strategies can be used by companies to gain a competitive advantage and improve their
performance in the market.

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