September 1975 (Revised June 1983)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

Note on the Structural Analysis of Industries

Format:Print
| Pages:19

Abstract

Provides a framework for the analysis of industry structure. Identifies the major structural features that influence the profit potential in industries and some illustrative implications of these for strategy formulation. Can be used as a reference note for business policy courses and/or as the background for a lecture on industry analysis.

Keywords

Industry Structures; Business Strategy; Profit

Citation

Porter, Michael E. "Note on the Structural Analysis of Industries." Harvard Business School Background Note 376-054, September 1975. (Revised June 1983.)