Competitiveness Quote by Michael E. Porter
““Strategy can be viewed as building defenses against the competitive forces or finding a position in the industry where the forces are weakest. P.35””
About This Quote
Strategy involves either defending against competition or locating the weakest competitive forces.
In simple terms: Strategy is defense or positioning.
Identify and exploit weak forces.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- market entry
- product launch
- pricing strategy
- mergers and acquisitions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your current competitive landscape?
- How can you shift to a weaker force?
Markets evolve, weakening positions.