Porter’s Five Forces of Competition Discussions
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Questions

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DQ – Chapter 3
Select an industry. Using the Porter’s Five Forces of Competition, illustrate the forces to the industry you selected. Explain the rational you used for determining the necessary factors.
DQ – Chapter 4
Select an industry or a company of your choice. Using figure 4.3 on page 101, apply the industry or the company by identifying the segment and key success factors. Justify / explain the rational you used. Cite all your research accordingly