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http://dx.doi.org/10.5392/IJoC.2013.9.4.102

Inter-divisional Domain Overlap and Product Differentiation  

Jeong, Eui Kyo (Department of Business Administration Myongji University)
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Using data on the U.S. automobile industry between 1979 and 1999, we have investigated the impact of inter-divisional domain overlap on a division's product differentiation vis-$\grave{a}$-vis sister divisions. The results show that the higher the level of inter-divisional domain overlap, relative to the focal division's own domain, the higher the chances of locating a new product closer to the existing products of a sister division, thereby decreasing product differentiation vis-$\grave{a}$-vis this sister division. We argue that this is due to a high level of similar capabilities between the two divisions and the division with less distinctive capabilities may have little choice but to launch a new product that is close to the products of the other division.
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Product Differentiation; Inter-divisional Domain Overlap; Capabilities;
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