MICROENBIRONMENT ANALYSIS - INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

When is the best time for the firm to adopt forward integration?

1. Explain and give examples on the importance of knowing government regulations in your business operation.

2. Using porter's competitive forces, explain which force pressure the displacement of Nokia as the leading cell phone producers during the first decade of twenty-first century.

3. Explain how the monopolistic power of a sole buyer can dampen the profitability of a firm.

4. Explain why a sizeable market power of a company leads to a higher profit?Give an example.

5. What are the factors that can enhance the company's market power?Explain and give examples.

Scoring rubric.

1. Comprehension - 4 points

Content demonstrates a deep understanding of the lesson content, and engagement with, the text(s)

2. Completion, Analysis and Organization - 2 points

Content is clearly analyzed, well-organized and easy to read. Points follow a logical progression. The answer is complete. Inferences were evident.

Here are the topics discussed:

- Porter's five forces model

- Swot Analysis

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