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Most of 3M's innovations are radical (i.e., significant breakthroughs) rather than incremental (i.e., building on existing knowledge bases and providing small improvements in current product lines) (Chapter 13 Strategic Focus).


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Vertically Integrated

A company's consolidation of all or part of the production process and supply chain within itself, controlling different stages of production usually to increase the company's power in the marketplace.

Competitive Market

A market structure where numerous producers compete to sell their goods or services to many buyers, leading to efficient pricing and innovation.

Market Price

The present cost at which a product or service is available for purchase or sale in the marketplace.

Net Marginal Revenue

The difference between the marginal revenue earned from selling an additional unit of a product or service and the marginal cost of producing that unit.

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