Chapter 5 - Industry Environment Flashcards

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What is an Industry Life Cycle?

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A model showing stages of industry development over time.

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What are the stages of the Industry Life Cycle?

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Introduction; Growth; Shakeout; Maturity; Decline.

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When should the Industry Life Cycle be used in an exam?

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When discussing industry maturity, growth prospects or competitive intensity.

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What is Porter’s Five Forces used for?

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Assessing industry competitiveness and long-run profitability.

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What are Porter’s Five Forces?

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Competitive rivalry; Threat of new entrants; Threat of substitutes; Buyer power; Supplier power.

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When should Porter’s Five Forces be used in an exam?

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When analysing industry structure rather than individual firm performance.

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