This course aims to present Competitive Intelligence concept and the main techniques to scan the competitive environment where a company or organization acts. The course also allows student to understand irrational behavior in decision making and its impact in strategic analysis and anticipation
On successful completion of this course student will: Learn how to scan and analyze competitive environment and anticipate competitive moves; Learn strategic analysis technics
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