Industrial Design, Competition and Globalization [electronic resource] /
Rusten, G.editor.
Bryson, J.editor.
Economic activities are becoming increasingly globalised. One result being that for companies in developed market economies price-based competition is being replaced or supplemented by other forms of competitiveness. This book explores the shift towards design-based competitiveness and the escalation in the design-intensity of goods and services.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Economic activities are becoming increasingly globalised. One result being that for companies in developed market economies price-based competition is being replaced or supplemented by other forms of competitiveness. This book explores the shift towards design-based competitiveness and the escalation in the design-intensity of goods and services.
Leadership.
Industrial organization.
Finance.
Management.
Globalization.
Industrial design.
Business Strategy/Leadership.
Industrial Organization.
Finance, general.
Management.
Globalization.
Industrial Design.