Mobility barriers relate to the difficulty that other firms would have in changing their operations to converge on other firms. If low mobility barriers exist, then incumbent organizations would be able to easily acquire the necessary resources and capabilities to adjust their organization to imitate another (likely more successful) organization. On the other hand, if mobility barriers are high, then firms already in the market would have a much harder time adjusting their operations – allowing for any strategic distinctiveness by the organization to be maintained.
This collection of articles explores mobility barriers, and the impact that they can have on organizations.
Latest Articles on Mobility Barriers
What are mobility barriers?
What are mobility barriers and why are they important for firms to consider? This article explores the concept and barriers that can make it difficult for firms to change their positioning.
The relationship between mobility barriers and strategic groups
Why are mobility barriers important for the presence of stable strategic groups? This article explores the connection between mobility barriers and strategic groups.
Preventing strategic imitation: The difference between entry barriers and mobility barriers
This article explores the role of entry barriers and mobility barriers at preventing new firms from entering your market, or existing firms from converging on your position.
The difficulty changing strategic position
Why is it challenging for firms to change the way that they compete in the market? This article explores difficulties faced with attempting to change the firm’s competitive position.
The importance of entry and mobility barriers for a blue ocean strategy
One of the key dangers of pursuing a blue ocean strategy is imitation from others – this article explores why entry and mobility barriers are important for maintaining the blue ocean
The relationship between mobility barriers and strategic groups
Why are mobility barriers important for the presence of stable strategic groups? This article explores the connection between mobility barriers and strategic groups.
The importance of entry and mobility barriers for a blue ocean strategy
One of the key dangers of pursuing a blue ocean strategy is imitation from others – this article explores why entry and mobility barriers are important for maintaining the blue ocean
What are mobility barriers?
What are mobility barriers and why are they important for firms to consider? This article explores the concept and barriers that can make it difficult for firms to change their positioning.
The difficulty changing strategic position
Why is it challenging for firms to change the way that they compete in the market? This article explores difficulties faced with attempting to change the firm’s competitive position.
Preventing strategic imitation: The difference between entry barriers and mobility barriers
This article explores the role of entry barriers and mobility barriers at preventing new firms from entering your market, or existing firms from converging on your position.