Porter’s Five Forces Vs. SWOT Analysis

Both are strategic tools to assess the potential positioning within a market. While Porter’s Five Forces is useful to address the state of competition within a market, the SWOT analysis helps address both internal and external factors affecting a company’s competitiveness over time. Both tools can be used in conjunction to have a diverse perspective on the state of competition for a company within a market.

[image error]Porter’s Five Forces is a model that helps organizations to gain a better understanding of their industries and competition. Published for the first time by Professor Michael Porter in his book “Competitive Strategy” in the 1980s. The model breaks down industries and markets by analyzing them through five forces



[image error]A SWOT Analysis is a framework used for evaluating the business’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It can aid in identifying the problematic areas of your business so that you can maximize your opportunities. It will also alert you to the challenges your organization might face in the future.

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