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What factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the intensity of rivalry among competitors?
What factor is NOT mentioned as influencing the intensity of rivalry among competitors?
- Number of competitors
- Quality of customer service (correct)
- Growth in demand
- Degree of differentiation
Which of the following would most likely increase the bargaining power of suppliers?
Which of the following would most likely increase the bargaining power of suppliers?
- A high number of alternative suppliers
- Low costs for buyers to switch suppliers
- A buyer being a large, regular purchaser
- The supplier's ability to expand into competition (correct)
How might the threat of new entrants affect industry profits?
How might the threat of new entrants affect industry profits?
- Higher profitability when barriers to entry are high
- Higher profitability with increased competition levels
- No impact on profitability regardless of barriers
- Lower profitability when barriers to entry are low (correct)
What is the primary factor that contributes to a higher intensity of rivalry in an industry?
What is the primary factor that contributes to a higher intensity of rivalry in an industry?
Which of the following situations would NOT reduce the bargaining power of buyers?
Which of the following situations would NOT reduce the bargaining power of buyers?
What aspect does Porter’s five forces model primarily analyze?
What aspect does Porter’s five forces model primarily analyze?
What scenario suggests a high threat from substitutes?
What scenario suggests a high threat from substitutes?
Which of the following is NOT a condition influencing the bargaining power of suppliers?
Which of the following is NOT a condition influencing the bargaining power of suppliers?
Flashcards
Competitive Environment
Competitive Environment
Factors that influence an organization's ability to obtain resources and sell its products, including suppliers, distributors, customers, and competitors.
Suppliers
Suppliers
Organizations that provide the raw materials or components needed for a company to produce its goods or services.
Distributors
Distributors
Organizations that help a company sell its goods or services to customers.
Customers
Customers
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Competitors
Competitors
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Porter's Five Forces Model
Porter's Five Forces Model
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Rivalry Among Competitors
Rivalry Among Competitors
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Threat of New Entrants
Threat of New Entrants
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Study Notes
Competitive Environment
- Competitive forces stem from suppliers, distributors, customers, and competitors, impacting input acquisition and output disposal.
- Suppliers: Provide necessary inputs for goods/services; receive payment in return.
- Distributors: Facilitate sales of goods/services to customers.
- Customers: Individuals/groups purchasing the goods/services.
- Competitors: Produce similar goods/services.
Porter's Five Forces Model
- Analyzes industry attractiveness and business profitability root causes.
- High rivalry among competitors indicates lower industry attractiveness and profits.
- Rivalry factors include:
- Number of competitors: More balanced competitors, higher rivalry.
- Demand growth: Declining demand increases rivalry.
- Differentiation: Standardized products lead to higher rivalry.
- Exit barriers: High exit barriers increase rivalry.
Threats to Industry Profit
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New entrants: Lower barriers to entry reduce industry profits.
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Substitute products: Products from other industries fulfilling similar needs.
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Supplier bargaining power: High supplier power reduces industry profits, influenced by:
- Number of suppliers.
- Customer size/purchasing patterns.
- Supplier expansion threat to compete.
- Customer switching costs.
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Buyer bargaining power: High buyer power reduces industry profits.
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Description
This quiz focuses on understanding competitive forces in business, particularly through Porter's Five Forces Model. Explore how suppliers, distributors, customers, and competitors shape market dynamics and industry profitability. Test your knowledge on various aspects influencing rivalry and market entry.
