Historically products markets were dominated by large firms and service markets by small firms This seems to have reversed itself somewhat in recent years what factors might be at work?

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Select an Acquisition/merger Or Alliance and Critically Evaluate the Motives behind the Making of Deal. Describe How The Deal Contributed To Creating And/or Sustaining Competitive Advantage. What Do You Believe To Be The Difficulties In Achieving The Objectives Of The Deal?

4(a)

Historically product markets were dominated by large firms and service markets by small firms this seems to have reversed itself somewhat in recent years what factors might be at work?

4(b) Suppose You Wanted To Quantify A Firm's Learning Experience. One Possible Measure Is The Firm's Cumulative Output. What Are Advantages And Disadvantages Of This Measure? Can You Suggest A Superior Alternative Measure?