Competing theories on internal orientation versus external
orientation are examined. The relevant theories are amalga
mated and condensed into a number of competing proposi
tions that are empirically tested. The findings suggest that
the internally oriented businesses as well as the externally
oriented businesses underperform the efficient, marketing
oriented businesses.
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