
Understanding Business
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Author: William Nickels
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Transcribed Image Text:Assuming you are a manager of United Airlines, you are supposed to generate an industry
analysis report for CEO, Scott Kirby. Use Porter's Five Forces model to analyze the airline
industry. You need to name the forces, explain analysis and state the level of power in each
force.
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Individual P’s five forces approach assists companies to comprehend the competitive surroundings of a business. It also helps companies to understand how they can perform better to increase their market value.
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