five forces model

The attributes that allow an organization to outperform its competitors, often the goal of understanding competitive forces.

A framework for identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, which can help companies understand competitive forces.

The plan for how a company creates, delivers, and captures value, affected by competitive forces in the marketplace.

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms, where understanding competitive forces is critical.

Factors that prevent new competitors from easily entering an industry or market, thereby shaping competitive forces.