Industry Analysis

Bargaining Power of Suppliers
The extent to which suppliers can influence prices in this industry

Bargaining Power of Customers
The ability of customers to influence price and quality of products and services in this industry

Threat of New Entrants
Examines the barriers to entry in this industry

Threat of Substitutes
Examines the availability of substitutes in this industry

Competitive Rivalry
Examines the level of competition in this industry

Political Factors
Governmental influences affecting the economy and how this industry is operated

Economic Factors
Determinants of the economy's performance and their impact on this industry's operational ability, profitability and sustainability

Socio-Cultural Factors
Beliefs, attitudes and trends in society that affects this industry

Technological Factors
Impact of technological innovation, increased reliance on technology and the obsolescence of technology on this industry

Environmental Factors
Ecological and environmental issues that impact this industry.

Legal Factors
The effect of governmental laws on the actions and policies of this industry

Ethical Factors
Moral or ethical issues that can arise in this industry.
Example of ethical issues that may arise are fair trade, slavery acts, child labor, treatment of employees, diversity discrimination, affirmative action, harassment, whistle blowing, marketing and information disclosure, financial statement accuracy, privacy, human rights, bribery, and sweatshops. Corporate social responsibility (CSR), where a business contributes to local or societal goals such as volunteering or taking part in philanthropic, activist, or charitable activities also falls under ethical issues.