This
paper begins with an
introduction of Michael Porter, his career and who he is. After this brief introduction, the paper
explains Porter's "Five Forces that Affect
Strategy"
model and discusses the significance that it has to the business world when it comes to strategy. Next, the paper looks at three
businesses and shows how they utilize the model that Porter created. The paper also explains that the model and the businesses discussed can be examined and stretched to other businesses in the same or similar categories. Table of Contents Introduction and Statement of Objectives Who is Michael Porter? The Five Forces that Affect Strategy A Look at Three Businesses in the Context of the Five Forces Conclusion