| Also, large producers are loath to green their products unless they see a competitive advantage to doing so. |
| Furthermore, the lost time may result in a competitive advantage for rivals. |
| The cattle barons dominated because without property rights the biggest operations gained all the competitive advantage. |
| Consequently, in the bid for competitive advantage, organizations have downsized, restructured, merged or acquired. |
| The ability of existing firms to profitably gain and maintain market share indicates a competitive advantage. |
| However, when foreign competitors do not follow these good standards they gain competitive advantage because they can produce goods cheaper. |
