Analyze Five Forces

Purpose: Diagnose the structural forces that determine industry competition and long-run profit potential, using Porter's exact framework from Competitive Strategy.

Input

• Required: Industry name or description
• Optional: Specific data on competitors, suppliers, buyers, substitutes, or entrants

Output

1. Force-by-force assessment with sub-factor ratings
2. Overall industry attractiveness (profit potential)
3. Identification of the governing force(s)
4. Strategic implications

Procedure

For each force, assess EVERY sub-factor below. Rate each sub-factor High / Medium / Low for its contribution to force strength, then rate the overall force.