Michael Porter

American engineer and economist
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Michael Porter

Summary

Michael Porter is a human[1]. Born in Ann Arbor[2], he… he was born on May 23, 1947[3]. He worked as an economist[4], mechanical engineer[5], military flight engineer[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #6,998 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ann Arbor[2], Michael Porter…
  • Michael Porter was born on May 23, 1947[3].
  • Michael Porter held citizenship in United States[9].
  • English was Michael Porter's native language[10].
  • Michael Porter's professions included economist[4].
  • Michael Porter's professions included mechanical engineer[5].
  • Michael Porter worked as a military flight engineer[6].
  • Michael Porter's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Michael Porter's field of work was economics[11].
  • Michael Porter was employed by Harvard Business School[12].
  • Michael Porter was educated at Princeton University[13].
  • Michael Porter was educated at Harvard Business School[14].
  • Michael Porter's education included a stint at Harvard University[15].
  • Michael Porter's doctoral advisor was Richard Earl Robinson[16].
  • Michael Porter's doctoral advisor was Richard E. Caves[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Porter is Porter's five forces analysis[18].
  • Michael Porter received the Adam Smith Award[19].
  • Michael Porter received the Saint George's Cross[20].
  • Michael Porter received the Honorary Doctor of Stockholm University of Economics[21].
  • Michael Porter received the honorary doctorate at the University of Iceland[22].
  • Michael Porter received the honorary degree of HEC Paris[23].
  • Michael Porter was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences[24].
  • Michael Porter was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[25].
  • Michael Porter is recorded as male[26].
  • Michael Porter's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Michael Porter's place of birth was Ann Arbor[2]. He was born on May 23, 1947[3]. English was his native language[10].

Education

Educated at Princeton University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1746[30], headquartered in Princeton[31]; Harvard Business School[14], a business school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1908[34], headquartered in Boston[35]; and Harvard University[15], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1636[38], headquartered in Cambridge[39]. Doctoral advisors include Richard Earl Robinson[16], a lawyer[40], 1903–1991[41], of United States[42] and Richard E. Caves[17], an economist[43], 1931–2019[44], of United States[45], specialised in economics[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[4], mechanical engineer[5], military flight engineer[6], and university teacher[7]. Michael Porter's field of work was economics[11]. He was employed by Harvard Business School[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Michael Porter is Porter's five forces analysis[18]. Things named for him include Porter generic strategies[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Adam Smith Award[19], a science award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1982[50]; Saint George's Cross[20], an award[51], in Spain[52], founded in 1981[53]; Honorary Doctor of Stockholm University of Economics[21], an award[54], in Sweden[55]; honorary doctorate at the University of Iceland[22], an award[56], in Iceland[57]; and honorary degree of HEC Paris[23], an award[58], in France[59].

Why It Matters

Michael Porter ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (355 views/month, #6,998 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

He is credited with the discovery of value chain[62], a term[63]. Entities named for him include Porter generic strategies[47].

FAQs

Where was Michael Porter born?

Michael Porter's place of birth was Ann Arbor[2].

What did Michael Porter do for work?

Michael Porter worked as economist[4], mechanical engineer[5], military flight engineer[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Michael Porter go to school?

Michael Porter was educated at Princeton University[13], Harvard Business School[14], and Harvard University[15].

What awards did Michael Porter receive?

Honors received include Adam Smith Award[19], Saint George's Cross[20], Honorary Doctor of Stockholm University of Economics[21], and honorary doctorate at the University of Iceland[22].

What did Michael Porter discover?

Michael Porter is credited as discoverer of value chain[62].

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