Discuss the Sixth Force in Porter's Five Forces Model

question 79

Essay

Discuss the sixth force in Porter's five forces model. Give a real-life example of this sixth force.

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Definitions:

Inelastic Demand

A scenario in which the demand for a product or service shows minimal fluctuation in response to price alterations.

Four-Firm Concentration

The Four-Firm Concentration ratio measures the market share of the four largest firms within an industry, indicating the level of market concentration and competitive landscape.

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of sellers offering identical products with no single seller able to influence the market price.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms controlling a large market share, leading to limited competition.