Book·1980

Competitive Strategy

by Michael E. Porter

Editorial policy

Format

Book

Year

1980

Author

Michael E. Porter

Frameworks extracted

132

About this source

A book on competitive strategy techniques for analyzing industries and competitors.

Frameworks extracted

132 total

Industry Structure-Performance Relationship Framework

Understand industry structure

Field Research Framework

Conduct effective field research

U-Shaped Morale Cycle Framework

Understand the emotional cycle of research

Clinical and Library Research Framework

Combine field and library research

Company Position/Industry Attractiveness Screen

Portfolio Evaluation

Growth/Share Matrix

Evaluate business units based on growth and market share

Sequenced Entry Framework

Enter a new industry through a series of strategic moves

Acquisition Strategy Framework

Maximize returns through acquisition

Internal Entry Framework

Entry with advantages

Industry Disequilibrium Framework

Identifying Opportunities

Entry Strategy Framework

Assessing Entry

Entry into New Businesses Framework

Enter new markets

Preemptive Strategy Framework

Overbuilding Framework

Understanding the risks of overcapacity

Capacity Expansion Framework

Expand capacity to improve competitiveness

Quasi-Integration Framework

Establish relationships to achieve integration benefits

Tapered Integration Framework

Integrate partially to balance benefits and costs

Backward Integration Framework

Integrate backward to control inputs

Forward Integration Framework

Integrate to gain market access

Vertical Integration Framework

Integrate to Compete

Strategic Alternatives in Global Industries Framework

Choose a strategic alternative

Strategic Innovations Stimulating Globalization Framework

Innovations for global competition

Environmental Triggers to Globalization Framework

Triggers for global competition

Impediments to Global Competition Framework

Overcome obstacles to global competition

Global Advantage Framework

Gain edge via global competition

Global Competition Framework

Analyzing global competition and strategic advantages

Preparing for Decline Framework

Strategic planning for declining industries

Quick Divestment Strategy

Sell the business early in decline

Harvest Strategy

Optimize cash flow from a declining business

Focus on a specific segment of a declining industry

Leadership Strategy

Achieve leadership in a declining industry

Strategic Alternatives in Decline Framework

Strategic alternatives in declining industries

Volatility of Rivalry Framework

Rivalry in declining industries

Mechanism for Asset Disposition Framework

Disposing of assets in a declining industry

Strategic Exit Barriers Framework

Barriers to exit

Exit Barriers Framework

Barriers to exit

Conditions of Demand Framework

Declining Industry Framework

Strategic alternatives for declining industries

Industry Transition Framework

Adapting to industry maturity

Competing Internationally Framework

Compete in international markets to escape maturity

Different Cost Curves Framework

Identify and exploit different cost curves

Buy Cheap Assets Framework

Acquire distressed companies or assets at low cost

Increasing Scope of Purchases Framework

Expand sales to existing customers

Transition to Maturity Framework

Navigate industry maturity

Techniques for Forecasting Framework

Forecast the evolution of an emerging industry

Timing Entry Framework

Determine the optimal time to enter an emerging industry

Emerging Industry Framework

Navigate emerging industries

Strategic Choices Framework

Formulating strategy in emerging industries

Early and Late Markets Framework

Assessing market receptivity

Response of Threatened Entities Framework

Threatened entities' response

Problems Constraining Industry Development Framework

Challenges facing emerging industries

Early Mobility Barriers Framework

Barriers to entry in emerging industries

Subsidy Framework

Government support for emerging industries

Short Time Horizon Framework

Expediency over analysis

First-Time Buyers Framework

Inducing substitution

Spin-Off Framework

New firms from old

Framework for Competing in Emerging Industries

Compete in emerging industries

Analytical Framework for Formulating Competitive Strategy in Fragmented Industries

Compete in fragmented industries

Increased Value Added Framework

A strategy for competing in fragmented industries

Formula Facilities Framework

A strategy for competing in fragmented industries

Tightly Managed Decentralization Framework

A strategy for competing in fragmented industries

Coping with Fragmentation Framework

Overcoming Fragmentation Framework

Fragmented Industry Framework

Understand fragmented industries

Government Policy Change Framework

Understand the impact of government policy on industry structure

Structural Change Framework

Understand industry evolution

Innovation Framework

Drive industry change

Process Innovation Framework

Process innovation

Marketing Innovation Framework

Marketing innovation

Product Innovation Framework

Product innovation

Changes in Input Costs and Exchange Rates Framework

Expansion (or Contraction) in Scale Framework

Industry growth

Accumulation of Experience Framework

Diffusion of Proprietary Technology Framework

Technological diffusion

Diffusion of Proprietary Knowledge Framework

Analyze knowledge diffusion

Reduction of Uncertainty Framework

Analyze uncertainty reduction

Learning by Buyers Framework

Analyze buyer learning

Buyer Segments Framework

Analyze buyer segments

Product Change Framework

Analyze product change

Penetration Framework

Analyze penetration

Complementary Products Framework

Analyze complements

Substitute Trends Framework

Analyze substitutes

Evolutionary Processes Framework

Understand industry evolution

Product Life Cycle

Understand the stages of a product's life

Strategic Group Map

Visualize competition in an industry

Cost Position Framework

Analyze cost position

Strategic Group Analysis Framework

Analyze strategic groups

Mobility Barriers Framework

Understanding barriers to strategic change

Strategic Groups Framework

Grouping firms by strategy

Strategic Group Framework

Analyzing industry competition

Purchasing Strategy Framework

Optimizing purchasing strategies

Buyer Selection Framework

Selecting target buyers

Focal Points Framework

Identifying focal points in competitive interactions

Trust as a Commitment Framework

Building trust through commitment

Perceptual Lag Framework

Understand delays in competitor reaction

Threatening Moves Framework

Predicting and influencing retaliation

Cooperative Moves Framework

Non-threatening moves

Private Antitrust Suits

Filing a private antitrust suit to signal displeasure

Brand introduced to punish or threaten competitor

Cross-Parry Response

Indirect response to competitor's move

Cross-Parry Response Framework

Responding to competitor moves indirectly

Announcement Analysis Framework

Decoding competitor signals

Market Signals Framework

Interpret market signals to inform strategy

Portfolio Analysis Framework

Analyze business portfolios

Competitor Analysis Framework

Analyze competitors

Generic Competitive Strategies Framework

Compete through cost leadership, differentiation, or focus

Diversification Strategy Framework

Diversify to reduce risk and increase returns

Government as a Force in Industry Competition Framework

Government's role

Bargaining Power of Suppliers Framework

Suppliers' power

Bargaining Power of Buyers Framework

Bargaining Power of Buyers

Understanding buyer power

Pressure from Substitute Products

Understanding the threat of substitutes

Factors Affecting Competitive Rivalry

Understanding industry rivalry

Intensity of Rivalry Framework

Understanding rivalry among competitors

Experience Curve Framework

Cost reduction through experience

Entry Deterring Price Framework

Price level that deters entry

Expected Retaliation Entry Barrier

Retaliation from established companies

Government Policy Entry Barrier

Government regulations

Cost Disadvantages Independent of Scale Entry Barrier

Unique cost advantages

Access to Distribution Channels Entry Barrier

Limited distribution channels

Switching Costs Entry Barrier

High switching costs

Capital Requirements Entry Barrier

High upfront costs

Product Differentiation Entry Barrier

Economies of Scale Entry Barrier

Scale advantages

Structural Analysis Framework

Understand industry competition

Process for Formulating a Competitive Strategy

A generalized approach to developing a competitive strategy

Wheel of Competitive Strategy

A framework for articulating a firm's competitive strategy

Operational Effectiveness Framework

Improving internal processes

Stuck in the Middle Framework

Avoiding mediocrity

Generic Competitive Strategies

Choose a competitive strategy

Five Forces Framework

Understand industry competition