The Firm's Dual Nature
An economist described a business as a 'miniature, centrally planned economy' due to its internal command structure. However, this same business must interact with suppliers, customers, and competitors in the broader marketplace. Analyze the fundamental difference between how decisions are coordinated inside the business versus how they are coordinated between the business and these external parties.
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