Application of Porter's Five Forces Model in the Context of Human Resources Vigilance

Abstract

This research study documents a critical role of human resources (HR) vigilance of private colleges in proper adoption of Porter's Five Forces Model. A research problem presented that there is a threatening gap of knowledge in affecting managers' skills to apply Porter's Force model of strategic management towards colleges' competitiveness. This issue is a serious matter for various organizations to adopt proper application of Porter's Force model due to limited awareness. In trying to cope with this research problem, this research study introduces variables such as HR vigilance, managerial coaching, strategic planning team meetings and attractive incentives paying to private colleges to verify the importance of those variables. The solution of this research is expected to give the directions for those organizations towards overcoming their research problem and attain their desires on the dragon variables. The questionnaire was developed based on established standards in the field and underwent rigorous validity and reliability testing to ensure it accurately aligns with the research objectives. The educational sector served as the field of application, with the research population comprising administrative staff in a sample of private colleges in Baghdad (n = 218). This sample size allows for robust statistical analysis and generalizable findings. Data entry and analysis were conducted using the widely recognized statistical software SPSS (version 20). The results confirmed the research hypotheses, providing a strong foundation for the recommendations presented. These recommendations urge the investigated organizations to actively analyze the experiences of successful organizations regarding the studied variables. This knowledge transfer aims to enhance administrative leaders' understanding of Porter's model and its application within the private college context. By fostering a culture of HR vigilance and strategic management understanding, private colleges can ultimately elevate their performance and achieve a competitive advantage.