3.3.1.4c - Porter five forces

Apply Porter five forces.

Use c - porter five forces to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because c - porter five forces determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply c - porter five forces to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: c - Porter five forces is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.