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MENTAL MODEL · M12591

Diamond Model

Diamond Model
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Porter's National Diamond Model of competitive advantage includes four interacting dimensions: factor conditions, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, and firm strategy, structure, and rivalry.

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Systematic competitiveness analysis. Competitive advantage is not determined by a single factor but requires comprehensive assessment from multiple interrelated dimensions.

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Porter's Diamond Model uses six elements (factor conditions, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, firm strategy, structure, and rivalry, government, and chance) to explain why a nation's industries achieve international competitive advantage.

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