Porter Five Forces Model The Five Forces Model has over the last two decades become one of the most cited and used strategic frameworks relied on by both academicians and practitioners globally to explain the dynamics of their enterprises. It's pervasive use can be attributed to the ability to quantify the five forces that define the competitive dynamics that affect industries and enterprises, as the framework is used for evaluating each (Porter, 2008). The intent of this analysis is to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this framework, in addition to making recommendations for how it can be improved given the exceptional uncertainty and chaotic nature of many industries today.

Analysis of the Five Forces Model

The strengths of this model include the ability to quickly analyze complex industries and quantify the effects of the five forces...

Porter has updated the model to reflect the competitive dynamics that have a direct impact on overall profitability and long-term barriers to entry in industries as well (Porter, 2008). The model also is capable of being used for defining the competitive dynamics a given enterprise faces over time, capturing the bargaining power of suppliers vs. buyers, showing how the value chain of an enterprise needs to change over time to survive (Porter, 2008). All of these factors are evident in how Dr. Porter has constructed the model. His latest edition of the analysis supporting this model also shows a strong focus towards creating interlinking points to the an analysis of Return on…