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  • April 1992
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Ethical Dimensions of Competitive Analysis

By: Michael E. Porter
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  • | Pages:7
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Abstract

Presents some of the dilemmas of gathering competitive information and the appropriate limits for competitive analysis. Raises the issues involved and provides information about actual corporate practice.

Keywords

Ethics; Competition; Management Practices and Processes; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Corporate Governance; Information Management

Citation

Porter, Michael E. "Ethical Dimensions of Competitive Analysis." Harvard Business School Background Note 792-088, April 1992.
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