# Competitive Analysis Bayesian Networks

Author: Professor Philippe Baumard, University of Versailles, France

These two Bayesian networks are part of a series of 30 Strategic Analysis Bayesian networks developed for teaching MBA students competitive analysis, at New York University Stern School of Business. They are based on strategic management and industrial economics literature. Probabilities have been entered as to reflect findings of major authors.

“Competitive Asymmetries” assesses the threat of an anti-trust case based on industry structure and the firm’s position in this industry.

“Threat of Entry” assesses the probable entry strategy of a new entrant, based on the industry characteristics.

These networks, along with 28 others, are included in a CD-Rom coming along with a book entitled “Competitiveness and Information Systems” (Compétitivé et Systèmes d’Information), forthcoming in October 1998, by Masson/InterEditions in Paris. The book develops a Bayesian-based methodology and tools for assessing the contributions of information technologies and systems to a firm’s competitiveness.

## Competitive Asymmetries

This network has been installed on your computer with the HUGIN software. Open the network in the HUGIN Graphical User Interface (Note: not all browsers can open HUGIN directly). You can find the network in the directory where you installed HUGIN (e.g. C:Program FilesHuginHugin LiteSamples). You can also find the samples at the HUGIN download area.

## Threat of Entry

This network has been installed on your computer with the HUGIN software. Open the network in the HUGIN Graphical User Interface (Note: not all browsers can open HUGIN directly). You can find the network in the directory where you installed HUGIN (e.g. C:Program FilesHuginHugin LiteSamples). You can also find the samples at the HUGIN download area.