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Competitive Advantage Through Strategic Market Analysis

Competitive Advantage Through Strategic Market Analysis
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Author(s): Cengiz Mesut Bükeç (University of Kyrenia, Cyprus)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 50
Source title: Bridging Traditional Theory and Emerging Corporate Strategies
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Hürcan Tarhan (Altinbas Cyprus University, Cyprus)and Halise Duygu Özalp (The Informatics Association of Turkey, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6466-7.ch004

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Abstract

This chapter highlights strategic market analysis as a foundation for achieving and sustaining competitive advantage. It connects strategic management theory with practical insights, drawing from empirical studies, particularly in the airline industry. The discussion explores market dynamics and the four key structures—perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly—while addressing entry barriers, differentiation, and market concentration. Porter's generic strategies—cost leadership, differentiation, and focus—are examined through real-world applications in aviation. Core frameworks such as PESTEL, Porter's Five Forces, SWOT, VRIO, Value Chain, and Benchmarking are reviewed for their role in positioning and advantage. The chapter concludes with advanced tools, including Blue Ocean Strategy, the BCG and GE–McKinsey Matrices, the Ansoff Matrix, and scenario planning, underscoring their value in guiding long-term strategic decisions in complex markets.

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