Michael Porter’s theory can help you build a more competitive management strategy for your business. Here is what you need to know.

Porter, Michael E. "The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy." Special Issue on HBS Centennial. Harvard Business Review 86, no. 1 (January 2008): 78–93.

Learn about Porter's 5 Forces and SWOT analysis, tools companies use to analyze the competition, make strategic decisions, and boost profitability.

Awareness of the five forces can help a company understand the structure of its industry and stake out a position that is more profitable and less vulnerable to attack. by Michael E. Porter In essence ...