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Competitive advantages in office furniture industry in Vietnam : a case study of Son Thuy Company

AuthorDuong Thi Ngan
Call NumberAIT RSPR no.SM-00-102
Subject(s)Office furniture industry--Vietnam

NoteA research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master in Business Administration, School of Management
PublisherAsian Institute of Technology
Series StatementResearch studies project report ; no.SM-00-102
AbstractSmall and Medium Enterprises play an important role in Vietnamese economic development. It creates jobs, incomes and value to society. Therefore, the government has supported the development of this business since the economic renovation. Most of the investors interested in some sectors: textile & garment, metallic products, wooden & office furniture processing etc. which utilize manual work and use many employees. Office furniture industry is rather attractive for investors. This research is carried out in order to understand more about medium business in office furniture industry. Firstly, the research will examine the current development of SMEs with the support of government. Secondly, Son Thuy Company, a private and medium enterprise, in office furniture industry will be selected to analyze the success and competitive advantages. Currently, office furniture industry is rather attractive for investor who interested in due to the low barrier to entry, less government interference, low bargaining power of suppliers. Also, private and medium enterprise would take opportunities from supporting activities of government to develop. Moreover, to success in the market, it is important for company to create and sustain its competitive advantages. This research will strategically analyze the company and determine its competitive advantages. Also, the author tries to suggest the activities for company to sustain its current leading position in the market
Year2000
Corresponding Series Added EntryAsian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no.SM-00-102
TypeResearch Study Project Report (RSPR)
SchoolSchool of Management
DepartmentOther Field of Studies (No Department)
Academic Program/FoSMaster of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM)
Chairperson(s)Do Ba Khang;
Examination Committee(s)Tang, John C.S.;Swierczek, Fredric William;
Scholarship Donor(s)The Government of Switzerland/Swiss Development and Cooperation (SA V);
DegreeResearch Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2000


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