Different management ideologies can help or harm building national competitive advantage; strong association with persistence of competitive advantage.

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Basic ones are natural resources, climate, location, and demographics.

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Advanced ones include communication infrastructure, skilled labor force, and research facilities.

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The presence of these ancillary companies, often suppliers, can help achieve strong competitive positions through their strengths within the same industry.

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These can help companies create a competitive advantage, when knowledgeable domestic buyers pressure firms to innovate and create more advanced products.

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