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Supplier power
If the supplier forces up the price paid for inputs profits will be reduced The more powerful the buyer the lower the price So are the determinants of supplier power?
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Buyer power
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The threat of integrating backwards- if buyers pose a threat of integrating backwards they will enjoy increase power The cost of switching
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If there is a threat from a rival product the firm will have to improve the performance of their products by reducing costs and therefore prices and by differentiation
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Degree of rivalry
All these measure are likely to raise costs and reduce profits
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Capacity utilisation
The existence of spare capacity will increase the intensity of competition
Exit barriers
If it is difficult or expensive to exit an industry, firms will remain thus adding to the intensity of competition
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