Michael Porter

United States
Born on 23 May 1947
Economist

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Overall size is largely irrelevant for competitive advantage.
Some people think that Japan's success is due to cartels and collaboration. It is not. In the industries in which Japan is internationally successful, it has many fiercely competitive local rivals.
The newest technologies (flexible manufacturing, faster computers, and better telecommunications) have reduced the optimum size of any business.
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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