Born on July 14, 1913 Gerald R. Ford was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska. Moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan with is mother in 1914. Madison Elementary School Photo Between 1918-1925 Ford attended elementary school at Madison Elementary and East Grand Rapids Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI.
Definition Competitive Position. The Competitive Position is the relative level of dominance (or lack thereof) a firm has in its market compared to its competitors. For example, a firm might have as a target to become the market leader, or to grow from third to second place, in the market for peeled bananas.
Industry analysis as a tool to develop competitive strategy. Industry analysis enables a company to develop a competitive strategy that best defends against the competitive forces or influences them in its favour. The key to developing a competitive strategy is to understand the sources of the competitive forces. By developing an understanding of these competitive forces, the company can: Highlight the companyâs critical strengths and weaknesses (SWOT analysis) Animate its position in the industry.