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What is the most important aspect when considering demand from clients?

  • Volume of demand
  • Price sensitivity of consumers
  • Market saturation
  • Specialized nature of demand (correct)

In which industry would you expect key success factors to emphasize cost efficiency due to strong price competition?

  • Fashion clothing
  • Steel (correct)
  • Tech gadgets
  • Supermarkets

What characteristic distinguishes an oligopoly from perfect competition?

  • Price sensitivity
  • Homogeneous product
  • Number of firms (correct)
  • Consumer knowledge

What is a common feature of the supermarket industry regarding consumer demand?

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Which statement best describes ‘barriers to entry’ in a monopoly structure?

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Which of the following best exemplifies the key success factor of product differentiation?

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What do customers typically prioritize in the fashion clothing industry?

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Which industry would likely not experience high product differentiation?

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What is the main purpose of the SCP model?

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Which of the following factors does NOT directly impact market performance according to the SCP model?

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Which component of Porter's Diamond refers to the rare and specialized resources available in a region?

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How do external factors affect the SCP model?

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What is one of the main benefits of conducting a PEST analysis?

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Which part of Porter's Diamond refers to the influence of domestic demand on innovation?

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What primary relationship is established in the SCP model?

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Which factor could negatively impact a firm's economic conduct in a competitive market?

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What is a key influence on industry profitability related to competition intensity?

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Which factor increases the bargaining power of buyers in a market?

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How does product differentiation affect the threat of new entry into a market?

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What does the rivalry between established competitors not consider?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of market concentration?

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What is NOT a barrier to exit from a market?

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What aspect is NOT a determinant of the bargaining power of suppliers?

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Which of the following best defines the threat of substitutes in a market?

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What does a Herfindahl index (HHI) score below 0.01 indicate?

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Which of the following factors contributes to the bargaining power of suppliers?

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What does a Normalized Herfindahl index quantify?

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What is a necessary consideration when analyzing the threat of substitutes?

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Which of the following is a potential indicator of high bargaining power among customers?

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When is an established firm viewed as a new entry in a market?

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What is the implication of a Herfindahl index between 0.15 and 0.25?

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Which condition would most likely indicate a low threat of new entry?

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What do entry barriers primarily enable incumbents to do?

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Which of the following is a type of endogenous entry barrier?

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Which statement accurately reflects the perspective on industry structure?

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What is a characteristic of exogenous entry barriers?

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Why might industries that are dynamic not be well represented by static perspectives?

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Which of the following emphasizes the importance of firm-level factors over industry structure?

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Which is an example of a difficulty in defining industry boundaries?

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How can changes in industry structure forecast future profitability?

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Flashcards

SCP Model

A model that explains how the structure of a market, the behavior of firms within that market, and the overall performance of the market are interconnected.

PEST Analysis

A framework for analyzing the external environment by considering political, economic, social, and technological factors that affect a company.

Porter's Diamond

A model explaining why certain industries become more competitive in specific locations or countries.

Factor Conditions

Elements like human resources, physical resources, infrastructure, and capital that are crucial for a nation's industry competitiveness.

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Strategy, Structure, Rivalry Companies

The strategic approach, organizational structure, and competitive intensity within a nation's companies.

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Demand Condition (Specialized Clients)

Companies become competitive when they face a demanding domestic market that pushes them to innovate and improve.

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Feedback Effects

The impact of market performance back on the market structure and conduct of firms – a cyclical dynamic.

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External Factors Affecting SCP

Factors beyond the direct control of companies, like legal or political interventions, that can influence market structure, conduct, and performance.

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Specialized Demand

Clients have specific requirements beyond just quantity. They desire high-quality products tailored to their needs, as seen with Spanish customers demanding quality wines.

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Supporting Industries

Essential businesses that provide vital resources and services for an industry. They ensure efficient operations, cost-effectiveness, and overall industry success.

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Perfect Competition

A market structure with many small businesses selling identical products. No single business can influence prices, and entry and exit are easy.

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Oligopoly

A market structure with a few dominant firms. There are significant barriers to entry, and firms have some control over prices.

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Duopoly

A market structure with only two dominant firms. They have high barriers to entry and significant control over prices.

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Monopoly

A market structure with only one supplier. This firm has complete control over prices and no competition.

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Key Success Factors (KSF)

Elements that are crucial for a company to succeed in a particular market. They address customer needs and competitive pressures.

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Demand Analysis

Understanding what customers value and are willing to pay for. This involves listening to customer feedback and analyzing market trends.

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Porter's Five Forces

A framework analyzing five competitive forces that shape industry profitability: Threat of New Entrants, Bargaining Power of Suppliers, Bargaining Power of Buyers, Threat of Substitute Products or Services, and Rivalry Among Existing Competitors.

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Bargaining Power of Suppliers

The ability of suppliers to influence prices and terms of sale. High supplier power means suppliers can charge higher prices, potentially eroding industry profitability.

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Threat of New Entry

The likelihood of new competitors entering the market, which can increase competition and lower profits. High barriers to entry (like high capital costs or complex regulations) reduce this threat.

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Threat of Substitutes

The availability of alternative products or services that can meet customer needs. Strong substitutes can limit pricing power and reduce industry profitability.

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Bargaining Power of Buyers

The ability of buyers to influence prices and terms of sale. High buyer power can lead to lower prices and reduced profits for companies in the industry.

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Rivalry Among Existing Competitors

The intensity of competition among established companies in an industry. High rivalry can lower profits as companies compete for market share.

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Concentration

A measure of how many companies dominate a market or industry. High concentration means a few companies control a large share of the market.

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Barriers to Exit

Factors that make it difficult or costly for companies to leave an industry, even if it is unprofitable. High barriers to exit can intensify competition and lower profits.

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Concentration Rate (CR)

Measures the combined market share of the largest firms in an industry. For example, C4 represents the combined market share of the top 4 firms.

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Herfindahl Index (HHI)

A measure of market concentration calculated by summing the squares of the market shares of all firms in an industry. A higher HHI indicates a more concentrated market.

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Normalized Herfindahl Index

A variation of the HHI that accounts for the number of firms in the market, spanning from 0 to 1. A higher normalized HHI indicates lower competition.

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Bargaining Power of Customers

The ability of customers to influence the price and terms of a product or service in their favor.

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Forms of Entry

Different ways that new companies can enter a market, including new firms, established firms diversifying, or established firms entering new geographical markets.

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Entry Barriers

Factors that make it difficult or unprofitable for new firms to enter an industry, allowing existing companies to potentially earn higher profits.

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Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that larger businesses obtain due to producing more goods or services, leading to lower per-unit costs.

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Experience Curve

The relationship between a company's efficiency and its cumulative production experience. More experience usually means better performance.

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Strategic Entry Barriers

Barriers created by existing firms to discourage new entrants, often through actions like product differentiation, marketing, or securing distribution channels.

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Structural Entry Barriers

Natural advantages inherent to an industry that favor existing companies over newcomers, like high setup costs or strong network effects.

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Industry Dynamic

The changing nature of an industry, including factors like technology, competition, and consumer preferences.

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Competitor Interaction

The impact of one firm's actions on another, showing how competition is not always independent.

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Industry Structure's Influence

The way an industry's organization (e.g., number of players, product differentiation) shapes competition and profitability.

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Study Notes

Industry Analysis

  • Structure-Conduct-Performance (SCP) Model:
    • A theoretical model explaining firm performance through economic conduct.
    • Has influenced models like Porter's Five Forces.
    • Market environment (PEST) directly impacts market structure.
    • Market structure affects firm conduct, which impacts market performance.
    • Feedback loops exist, where market performance impacts conduct and structure.
    • Conduct and external factors (legal, political) affect the market framework.

Pest Analysis

  • Considers political, economic, social, and technological factors impacting a firm.

Porter's Diamond

  • Explains why industries become competitive in specific locations/countries.
    • Factor Conditions:
      • Access to rare, inimitable factors (e.g., skilled labor, resources).
      • Example: Software engineers in Silicon Valley
      • Human, physical resources, infrastructure, and capital resources.

Objectives of Industrial Analysis

  • Explains the spectrum of industry structures.
    • Structure Types: Perfect Competition, Oligopoly, Duopoly, Monopoly.
      • Characteristics (by structure): Concentration, Entry/Exit Barriers, Product Differentiation, Product Information Availability.

Key Success Factors

  • Important elements for a company's success in the target markets.

Porter's Five Forces

  • Determinants of industry profitability:
    • Value proposition of the product to customers.
    • Intensity of competition.
    • Relative bargaining power at value chain stages (suppliers & customers).
    • Example: BME (Spanish Stock Exchange)

Threat of New Entry

  • Factors affecting the likelihood of new firms entering a market.
    • Capital requirements
    • Economies of scale
    • Absolute cost advantage
    • Product differentiation

Threat of Substitutes

  • Substitutes provide similar functions at lower prices/higher quality
    • Consider relative prices and switching costs

Bargaining Power of Suppliers

  • The ability of suppliers to influence prices/negotiations.

Bargaining Power of Buyers

  • The ability of buyers to influence prices/negotiations.

Rivalry Between Established Competitors

  • Factors influencing competition intensity in a sector.
    • Concentration, Diversity of competitors, etc

Measurement of Concentration

  • Market/Industry Concentration: Number of firms competing.
  • Concentration Rate (CR): Sum of market share of the largest firms.
  • Herfindahl Index (HHI): Sum of squares of market shares.

Industry Structure

  • How competition, structure, and firm conduct interact.
    • Industry structure influences competition, but competition also influences industry structure.

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Test your understanding of key concepts in business economics, including demand considerations, market structures, and competitive strategies. This quiz covers essential topics such as the SCP model and Porter's Diamond framework, providing insights into various industries and their dynamics.

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