ACCA BT · Chapter 2 · Question 6 of 11
Which of the following is NOT one of Porter's five competitive forces?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) The power of the government
Explanation
Porter's five forces are the threat of new entrants, the threat of substitutes, the bargaining power of customers, the bargaining power of suppliers and competitive rivalry. Government is not one of the five forces, although government policy can affect each force, for example by creating barriers to entry.
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