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What is the primary focus of industry analysis as described?
What is the primary focus of industry analysis as described?
Which of the following correctly defines an industry?
Which of the following correctly defines an industry?
What does competitive advantage ultimately measure?
What does competitive advantage ultimately measure?
Which of the following is part of Porter’s Five Forces framework?
Which of the following is part of Porter’s Five Forces framework?
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What negative effect does competitive rivalry between incumbents have?
What negative effect does competitive rivalry between incumbents have?
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What type of organizations can benefit from Porter's analysis besides profit-driven firms?
What type of organizations can benefit from Porter's analysis besides profit-driven firms?
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In which situation is understanding competitive forces particularly crucial?
In which situation is understanding competitive forces particularly crucial?
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What is a common element of competitive rivals in an industry?
What is a common element of competitive rivals in an industry?
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What effect do low switching costs have on buyers' negotiating power?
What effect do low switching costs have on buyers' negotiating power?
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What is backward vertical integration?
What is backward vertical integration?
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What factor increases buyers' price sensitivity?
What factor increases buyers' price sensitivity?
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Who are considered strategic customers in a retail context?
Who are considered strategic customers in a retail context?
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What defines the power of suppliers as being high?
What defines the power of suppliers as being high?
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In what situation might suppliers have greater power over buyers?
In what situation might suppliers have greater power over buyers?
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Who acts as the strategic customer in the pharmaceutical industry?
Who acts as the strategic customer in the pharmaceutical industry?
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What can lead to buyers exerting significant pressure on suppliers?
What can lead to buyers exerting significant pressure on suppliers?
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What is one consequence of high switching costs for buyers?
What is one consequence of high switching costs for buyers?
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What does forward vertical integration involve?
What does forward vertical integration involve?
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How does product differentiation affect supplier power?
How does product differentiation affect supplier power?
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What is a key characteristic of a complementor?
What is a key characteristic of a complementor?
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What concept describes organizations cooperating to increase industry value?
What concept describes organizations cooperating to increase industry value?
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What are network effects?
What are network effects?
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Which organization is an example of a strong complementor in the supply context?
Which organization is an example of a strong complementor in the supply context?
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What happens to suppliers' power when there are few substitutes available for inputs?
What happens to suppliers' power when there are few substitutes available for inputs?
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What is a primary reason for increased rivalry in a commodity market?
What is a primary reason for increased rivalry in a commodity market?
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What does a high threat of entry imply for incumbents in an industry?
What does a high threat of entry imply for incumbents in an industry?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to entry?
Which of the following is NOT considered a barrier to entry?
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How do economies of scale benefit incumbents?
How do economies of scale benefit incumbents?
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What influence do network effects have in an industry?
What influence do network effects have in an industry?
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Which factor would likely deter new competitors due to expected retaliation?
Which factor would likely deter new competitors due to expected retaliation?
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What role does access to supply and distribution channels play as a barrier to entry?
What role does access to supply and distribution channels play as a barrier to entry?
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Which aspect of scale and experience provides cost advantages to incumbents?
Which aspect of scale and experience provides cost advantages to incumbents?
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What is NOT a factor contributing to incumbents' advantages over new entrants?
What is NOT a factor contributing to incumbents' advantages over new entrants?
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How can substitutes impact an industry?
How can substitutes impact an industry?
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In which circumstance is buyer power likely to be high?
In which circumstance is buyer power likely to be high?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of substitutes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of substitutes?
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Why might a substitute still pose a threat even if it is more expensive?
Why might a substitute still pose a threat even if it is more expensive?
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What is the primary focus of managers that could lead them to neglect substitutes?
What is the primary focus of managers that could lead them to neglect substitutes?
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Which of the following describes the impact of legal restraints on market entry?
Which of the following describes the impact of legal restraints on market entry?
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What role do buyers play in influencing product prices?
What role do buyers play in influencing product prices?
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What effect do network effects have on industry structure?
What effect do network effects have on industry structure?
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Which of the following is an example of strategic lock-in?
Which of the following is an example of strategic lock-in?
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How should an industry be defined for effective analysis?
How should an industry be defined for effective analysis?
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What role do complementors play alongside network effects?
What role do complementors play alongside network effects?
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Why is it important to analyze industries at different levels?
Why is it important to analyze industries at different levels?
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Which industry is included in a specific value chain analysis?
Which industry is included in a specific value chain analysis?
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What is a key consequence of network effects for entrants in an industry?
What is a key consequence of network effects for entrants in an industry?
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In which scenario would an industry definition likely be too broad?
In which scenario would an industry definition likely be too broad?
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Study Notes
Business Strategy
- This presentation covers business strategy, focusing on industry and sector analysis, competitive forces, and Porter's Five Forces. The presentation's date is 2024/2025 and appears attributed to Sandra Ramos.
The Strategic Position (Industry and Sector Analysis)
- Industries are groups of companies producing similar products or services.
- Sectors are often synonymous with industries, but the specific categories are not fully elaborated.
- Markets are groups of customers purchasing similar products or services. The automotive industry, as an example, features markets in Europe, North America, and Asia.
- Macro-environmental factors influence industry opportunities and threats. These general factors manifest in the immediate environment of specific sectors. An example is the smartphone industry impacting Samsung.
The Competitive Forces
- Industries vary significantly in attractiveness. Attractiveness is essentially measured by profitability potential.
- A key driver of profitability is the competitive landscape, supplier potency, and buyer strength, factors frequently differing across industries.
- This presentation leverages Porter's Five Forces to analyze competitive intensity.
Porter's Five Forces
- Porter's Five Forces (Michael Porter) helps examine industry attractiveness. It is relevant for all organizations, not just profit-driven ones.
- Critical in public and non-profit organizations to understand supplier power and competitive rivalry within the same market.
- The framework includes;
- Threat of new entrants;
- Bargaining power of suppliers;
- Bargaining power of buyers;
- Competitive rivalry;
- Threat of substitute products or services
Competitive Rivalry
- Five factors shape the intensity of rivalry within an industry:
- Competitor concentration and balance: Numerous, roughly equal competitors pose a high risk of intensive rivalry, often involving aggressive price cutting strategies. Conversely, industries with one or two dominant players may exhibit less intense competition.
- Industry growth rate: Robust growth allows companies to expand without necessarily impacting rivals. In declining markets, competing for limited growth often results in intense competitive pressures.
- High fixed costs: Industries with substantial capital investments (for example, equipment) tend towards intense rivalry because companies seek to spread their costs through volume - often inducing price wars.
- High exit barriers: When leaving an industry is difficult, companies are more likely to remain and fight for market share, exacerbating competition, especially if excess capacity exists.
- Low differentiation: Commodity-like products are easily substitutable. Competition is mainly on price when industries lack product differentiation.
The Threat of Entry
- Entry barriers influence competitive intensity.
- Scale and experience: Economies of scale (lower unit costs as production increases) can create significant entry hurdles. High capital investments and experience curves (cumulative knowledge, increasing efficiency) are also pivotal entry barriers.
- Access to supply or distribution channels: Access to essential supply chains or distribution networks hinders newcomers from easily gaining market entry.
- Expected retaliation: Incumbents' known, or anticipated, responses (like price wars) act as deterrents to new entrants.
- Legislation or government action: These actions include barriers like government regulations, patent protection (or lack thereof), or direct regulatory control.
- Incumbent advantages: Existing companies often hold cost or quality advantages, such as proprietary technology or existing customer bases.
The Threat of Substitutes
- Substitutes are products or services from different industries yet offering similar benefits.
- Price/performance ratio: Substitutes may have different prices but are still a threat (e.g., aluminum vs steel) if they still offer comparable benefits to consumers (lightness, resistance to corrosion, etc.).
- Extra-industry effects: Substitutes often come from outside the existing industry, and these need separate analysis.
The Power of Buyers
- Buyer power depends on the capacity of the consumers to negotiate prices or demand product improvements.
- Concentrated buyers: When a few large customers control a substantial portion of sales, suppliers face great buyer power.
- Low switching costs: Customers readily shifting between suppliers empower buyers.
- Buyer competition threat: If buyers manufacture their own products or can readily access comparable products or services, they hold considerable power.
- Low buyer profits/impact on quality: When customers are under financial pressure or where the purchased product has little influence on buyer's quality, buyers are incentivized to aggressively negotiate prices.
The Power of Suppliers
- Supplier power is measured by their ability to influence the organisation.
- Concentrated suppliers: When few suppliers dominate, they have significant power over buyers.
- High switching costs: Difficulties in switching suppliers bolster supplier power.
- Supplier competition threat: Suppliers capable of entering the customer's industry can wield significant power.
- Differentiated products: Highly differentiated inputs reduce the threat of substitutions and enhance suppliers' negotiation positions.
Complementor and Network Effects
- Complementors enhance business attractiveness for customers and suppliers, often through enhanced product value:
- Demand side: When customers perceive value in combining products or services, one organization benefits another enhancing overall attractiveness.
- Supply side: Supply-side complementors enhance attractiveness when better supplies increase value to another organization.
- Network effects: A product or service's value increases with the number of users. In essence, additional users typically boost the value proposition.
Defining the Industry
- The presentation emphasizes that industries should be defined appropriately and may be analyzed at various levels (e.g., geographically, by product type, and by specifics within the marketplace).
- Industries are often within a larger value chain or system and should be analyzed accordingly.
- Competitive forces within a specific sector or segment often differ.
Implications of the Competitive Five Forces
- This section uses Porter's Five Forces to make strategic decisions regarding market entry/exit, how to modify the forces, and to understand competitors' reactions, ensuring a competitive advantage with appropriate strategies.
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This quiz delves into the fundamentals of business strategy, covering key concepts such as industry and sector analysis, competitive forces, and Porter's Five Forces. It aims to enhance understanding of how these elements influence business profitability and market dynamics.
