When Considering Whether to Be First to Enter with a New

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Essay

When considering whether to be first to enter with a new product and/or into a new market,entrepreneurs must assess whether the first-mover advantages outweigh the first-mover disadvantages.Identify the three influences such an assessment depends on and briefly describe each one.

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