Intense rivalry among existing competitors in an industry, according to Porter's Five Forces Analysis, can negatively impact value creation. This is because when competition is high, companies may engage in price wars, which can drive down prices and reduce profitability. Additionally, intense competition can increase the costs of competing as companies may need to invest more in marketing, research and development, and other areas to maintain or gain market share. This can further erode profits. Ultimately, intense rivalry can lead to a situation where companies compete away the value they create.
Competition management is at the core of strategy formulation and an understanding of the underlying...
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