Analyzing the Five Competitive Forces: How to Do It?

Step 1: Identify the different parties involved associated with each of the five forces.

Step 2: Evaluate the strength of each competitive force - fierce, strong, moderate to normal, or weak.

Step 3: Determine whether the five competitive forces, overall, they are supportive of high industry profitability.

Each person selects one of the industries listed below and conducts a five-force analysis on the chosen industry.

Discount retailer industry

Membership only retailer industry

Fast food restaurant industry

Organic food industry