Briefly Describe the Five Competitive Forces Identified by Michael E

question 80

Essay

Briefly describe the five competitive forces identified by Michael E. Porter.

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Definitions:

Veil Will Be Pierced

A legal principle that allows for the corporate structure to be disregarded, exposing the shareholders to personal liability, typically in cases of fraud or when the corporation is a sham.

Separate Legal Entities

A status whereby a business is legally considered an independent entity from its owners, allowing it to own property, incur debt, sue, and be sued.

Minimum Contacts Test

A legal standard used to determine whether it is appropriate for a court in one jurisdiction to assert personal jurisdiction over a defendant from another jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction refers to the official power to make legal decisions and judgments, often within a specific geographical area or over certain types of legal cases.