Summarized in this study is a demonstration in 162 firms that selected strategic types are related to specific performance objectives. The findings are consistent among strategy groups and between high and low performing firms. This supports an argument that research into the relationship between strategy and performance must consider the performance objectives of the strategy under consideration.
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