This study of plastics processing companies in the United Kingdom finds little evidence to support a link between the competitive environment and firm performance whereas differences in performance are more likely attributable to firm‐specific factors.
Repositioning enables firms to shift their business efforts to profitable areas, as their size is not an all‐encompassing determinant of performance and the aggressive pursuit of market share can ultimately be destructive to their value.
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