Tochi Kogyo* Company 2021 

1) Perform a five forces analysis on the Japanese water treatment chemical industry. For each of the forces, write the name of the force, your conclusion about its level, and the logic behind your conclusion.

2)Is this industry attractive according to your five forces analysis? Why or why not? How does Tochi Kogyo's strategy take advantage or not take advantage of the industry structure?

3) Identify four of Tochi Kogyo's resources. Evaluate these using the criteria presented by Collis & Montgomery. How do these contribute to TK's competitiveness? Summarize your findings in a table.

4) Identify three potential areas for TK to enter in order to grow its business, given the situation you have analyzed above. Of the three options you discuss, recommend the one you think is most attractive. Argue why it is the best one.

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