For use on the second day of a two-day sequence in the chain saw U.S. industry. Describes the evolution of the industry since 1974. Illustrates the development industry, the forces that cause evolution, and policy issues raised in the course of evolution. The discussion can center around understanding 1974-78 period, and then the analysis of the future. Class may be asked to take the perspective of different major competitors. "Hide
by Michael E. Porter, David J. Collis, James Debelina, John Elsasser, James Horntahl, R. Gordon Shearer Source: Harvard Business School 21 pages. Publication Date: April 1, 1979. Prod. #: 379176-PDF-ENG
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