The most important framework introduced to a business student is Michael Porter’s five forces and it is considered as the most prevalent framework to analyze the structure of an industry. The five forces are:
a. Barrier to Entry
b. Existing industry rivalry
c. Threat of substitutes
d. Bargaining power of suppliers
e. Bargaining power of buyers.
In my opinion, the most important force of this model is Barrier to Entry which if implemented properly can help a business gain the competitive advantage in the industry. The barrier to entry can not only help business to stop new competitors to enter but it also gives the power of monopoly or leadership in the industry. The outcome is an out-sized return on capital for long period of time. Competitive advantage is created either by unique capabilities or unique positioning, however, the better unique positioning serves the purpose in depth by giving businesses demand advantages in the form of customer captivity, supply advantages in the form of patents and unique technologies and most important regulatory advantages. When any industry has the above advantages, it is indeed very …show more content…
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