Part I.2
Analyzing Industry Forces
Suggested Search Terms | Databases | Internet Resources
A number of external forces influence strategies and the profit potential of an industry.
- technological changes
- resource availability
- socioeconomic trends
- government actions
- customer needs and actions
Suggested Search Terms
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...Technology (e.g., airlines AND technology) |
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...Use one of three types of resources: personnel, finance, or energy (e.g., airlines AND personnel |
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...socioeconomic, demographic, consumer (e.g. airlines AND demographic) |
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...government, laws, regulations, legal environment (e.g., airlines AND (law OR regulation)) |
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...consumer behavior, consumer studies (e.g., airlines AND consumer (behavior OR studies)) |
Suggested Sources
Business Databases
- ABI/Inform Global (Proquest):
ABI/Inform Global is a ProQuest database that provides full-text coverage of articles from thousands of business magazines, journals, and trade publications. Results can be printed or e-mailed to you.
- Business & Industry:
Use the RDS Business and Industry database to find facts, figures, events, and market information.
- Lexis/Nexis Academic:
Lexis/Nexis is a full-text news service specializing in business, legal, and medical news.*Note about Lexis/Nexis Academic: Once you are connected, click on "Business" under "Academic Search Forms" and then select "Industry and Market" or "Company Financial".
- Value Line Investment Survey
(Bird Ref., 1st fl., on CD-ROM)
The Value Line Investment Survey provides company financial reports, stock market statistics, and advice for investors.
Internet Sources
- Yahoo Industries
- Google Directory - Business > Industries
- Internet Public Library Associations on the Net
