Quiz Questions

1. When buyers are able to join together to put pressure on a supplier, this is which of Porter's Five Forces?

  • Competitive rivalry
  • Threat of new entrants
  • Bargaining power of customers
  • Threat of substitute products

2. Of Porter's Five Forces, which force has the greatest influence on whether an industry would be profitable?

  1. Competitive rivalry
  2. Threat of new entrants
  3. Bargaining power of customers
  4. Threat of substitute products

3. When suppliers are limited or inputs are scarce, which of Porter's Five Forces are at play?

  1. Competitive rivalry
  2. Threat of new entrants
  3. Bargaining power of suppliers
  4. Threat of substitute products

About This Quiz & Worksheet

What are each of the forces discussed in Porter's model? How are they defined? You must have a strong understanding of these concepts in order to correctly answer all questions appearing in this quiz/worksheet combo.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

You must demonstrate the following abilities to do well on this assessment:

  • Identify which of Porter's Five Forces focuses on the joining together of buyers to pressure a supplier
  • Note which of these forces has the greatest influence on profitability
  • Select which of these forces are at play when suppliers are limited or inputs scarce
  • Name the force that would tell us about the difficulty of gaining a competitive advantage as a newcomer to a particular industry
  • Choose which force would warn one to be cautious about entering a field in which it is easy to substitute one product for another

Skills Practiced

  • Reading comprehension - ensure that you can draw the most important information from the lesson, such as which of Porter's Five Forces are concerned with limited supplies and scarce inputs
  • Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the force that refers to profitability
  • Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the forces that have to do with the competitive disadvantage of industry newcomers and the banding together of buyers to put pressure on a supplier

Additional Learning

You can view more details about this business topic using the lesson titled Porter's Five Forces: Definition & Examples. You will have the opportunity to learn more about:

  • What factor is most important when considering starting a business
  • Who created the five forces model
  • Which types of industries can apply this model