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COMPETITORS: firms operating in the same market, offering similar products, and targeting
similar customers
COMPETITIVE DYNAMICS
Ongoing actions and responses taking place among all firms competing within a market for
advantageous positions
COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
Ongoing actions and responses taking place between an individual firm and its competitors for
advantageous market position
Model of competitive Rivalry
5 Forces Analysis
1. Market Competitiveness
This refers to how competitive and profitable a market is. The more competitive a market,
the lower the profit opportunity becomes. Consider how competitive the industry is for
the business or project to sell to customers. This includes the number of competitors in
the industry, the presence of substitute products or services, and the power of customers
to influence business.