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Business Strategy:: ACCT3610 Study Notes - Strategic Analysis
Business Strategy:: ACCT3610 Study Notes - Strategic Analysis
n communicated and adopted in the organization, generates a desired pattern of decision making. Industry Analysis: Defined by Porters 5 Forces Model Rivalry Amongst Existing Firms (due to industry growth rate, concentration of competitors, differentiation & switching costs) Threat of new entrants (barriers to entry, economies of scale etc) Threat of substitute products Bargaining power of buyers (Buyer price sensitivity to product) Bargaining power of suppliers (Ratio of suppliers to producers)
Competitive Strategy: Two basic competitive strategies: o Cost leadership (economies of scale, efficient production, lower input costs) o Differentiation (superior quality, customer service etc.)
SWOT Analysis: Strengths/Weaknesses (Management, competitive strategy etc) Opportunities/Threats (New products/markets, new competitors, economic/policy chages)