environments using PESTLE analysis and Porter’s five forces model Discuss the classical, human relations and systems approaches to organizations Describe and compare the various structures that may be used within organizations. The business as a transformation system Transformation Process: Businesses utilize the inputs in order to produce the outputs. Types of Environments A simple/static environment is the easiest to analyse. A detailed, systematic, historical analysis is probably sufficient
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Structural analysis of an industry is a valuable tool that can be used as a primary determinant of a firm's long-term profitability. Understanding the dynamics of competitive forces can provide insight into the attractiveness of an industry and the potential for returns on capital. Michael Porter, a Harvard Business School professor, has developed a framework for understanding an industry's structure. Porter's analysis is widely taught in business schools and commonly used by analysts. Porter's book,
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The Five Forces Model An industry can be defined as a group or companies offering products or services that are close substitutes for each other. Close substitutes are products or services that satisfy the same basic consumer needs. For example, tea and coffee are close substitutes. Managers have to analyze competitive forces in an industry environment in order to identify opportunities and threats confronting to a company. Michael E. Porter of the Harvard School of Business Administration has
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managers can use to analyze the business environment such as SWOT analysis, PEST analysis, PORTER’S five forces analysis, four corner’s analysis, Value chain analysis, Early Warming Scans and War Gaming. However, many organizations use Michael Porter’s frame work to analyze business micro environment where the organization/company belongs. Business development managers/ Market Survey managers are mainly critical on analysis of competitive forces in the industry environment in order to identify opportunities
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2) Brief Analysis Based on Porter’s Five Forces Based on Dell case study, I will write a brief analysis based on the Five Forces Model by Michael Porter. In the five forces model we have these forces – the threat of substitutes, the entry of new competitors, rivalry among existing firms, the bargaining power of suppliers and the bargaining power of buyers. These factors can be determining the average rate of return for the firm in an industry. Each of Porter’s five forces impacts the average rate
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INDUSTRIAL ANALYSIS: THE FUNDAMENTALS Outline * The objectives of industry analysis * From environmental analysis to industry analysis * Porter’s Five Forces Framework * Applying industry analysis * Industry and market boundaries * Identifying Key Success Factors The objectives of Industrial Analysis * To understand how industry structure drives competition, which determines the level of industry profitability * To assess industry attractiveness * To use
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Competitive Positioning Diversification Mergers & Acquisitions Global Strategy Business Strategy Corporate Strategy Strategy Process 10 Organizational Structure and Control 11 Strategic Leadership © 2007 Prof. Dr. Bernd Venohr 2 Agenda Introduction to Strategy 4 External Environment - General environment analysis - Industry analysis - Summary and Outlook next Session © 2007 Prof. Dr. Bernd Venohr 3 Where are we today? Introduction to Strategy 1 Course Overview Strategy Concept
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The History and Analysis of the Pharmaceutical Industry Pharmaceuticals Industry Analysis 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Origins and Evolution Environmental Analysis (PEST) Structural Industry Analysis (Porter’s Five Forces) Strategic Issues Facing The Industry Analysis of Key Industry Participants and Strategy Pfizer – SWOT Analysis and Strategy Review Conclusion References 2 2 4 5 6 8 10 10 i Pharmaceuticals Industry Analysis Executive Summary This report provides an analytical
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.....…………………………………………7 2.4 ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES 2.4.1 FINANCIAL RATIO ANALYSIS ………………………………………………………………………………7 2.4.2 GRAPH CHARTS……………………………………………………………………………………………….7 2.5 BUSINESS ANALYSIS MODELS 2.5.1 PEST FRAMEWORK....……………………………………………………………….............................9 2.5.2 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES MODEL ....…………………………………………………………………….9 CHAPTER THREE 3 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 3.1 DATA PRESENTATION ……………………………………………………………………………10
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Introduction Business SegmentsFedEx ExpressFedEx GroundFedEx FreightFedEx ServicesCorporate Strategy“Compete Collectively, Manage Collaboratively” • 3. Brand Planning AssessmentThe FedEx PositionWho is the target market?“anyone who needs to send something anywhere in the world. Whether it’s the one and only package you'll ever ship in your life or you have 1000 packages to ship every day.” • 4. Brand Planning AssessmentThe FedEx PositionWho are the main competitors?UPS • 5
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