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What are the key strategic differences that have impacted the relative success of both Amazon.com and Yahoo.com? How can you analyze the manner in which each company's distinctive competencies help to shape the strategies that each company pursues?

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This solution of 214 words discusses key competitive advantages of Amazon.com and Yahoo.com. References used are included.

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Technological development and innovation are the key strategic differences that have impacted the relative success of both Amazon.com and Yahoo.com. Their continuous strive for excellence through upgrading themselves with the latest technologies have resulted in the success of these companies. In midst of extreme competition they have been winners by being ...

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