1. Introduction 2. External Analysis Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Ford The competitive structure of an industry is an important element of identifying factors that are a menace of decreasing profitability. One of the most adequate forms of assessing competitive issues is Michael Porter’s five-force analysis. According to Michael Porter understanding the external environment in which a firm operates in, is essential for a successful business. Porter (2008) displayed five such factors: 1)
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