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    What defines a market-driven strategy?

    Starts with understanding markets, customers, and competitors.

    Why pursue a market-driven strategy?

    Leads to impressive achievements in companies.

    What is a key characteristic of market orientation?

    Customer is the focal point of the organization.

    How does competition intelligence contribute to market orientation?

    Helps understand both competition and customer needs.

    What is cross-functional coordination?

    Removes barriers between business functions.

    What are performance consequences of market orientation?

    Results in superior organizational performances.

    What are distinctive capabilities?

    Complex bundles of skills and knowledge enabling coordination.

    How does Southwest Airlines achieve low operating costs?

    Uses a point-to-point route system and minimizes service offerings.

    What is a consequence of Southwest's business model?

    Facilitates efficient coordination of activities across functions.

    What makes capabilities desirable?

    They are difficult to duplicate and superior to competition.