Abuse of Dominant Position

• 10 Minutes
• For all staff
• UK

Companies holding a dominant economic position face heavy penalties if they abuse that power to impose unfair prices or damage competitors. This 10-minute express course helps staff recognise the traits of abusive conduct, distinguish between bundling and tying, and become familiar with the potential consequences for the business and for individuals.

Dominance is assessed by market share within a defined market, which can be narrower than a business assumes, so a company may hold dominance without believing it does. Behaviour that is ordinary for a smaller competitor becomes unlawful. Training commercial and pricing staff on that distinction prevents a strategy being built on an assumption nobody tested.