One of most influential management gurus of this century, Michael Porter is widely regarded as the Father of Corporate Strategy and Management. A testimony of the fact lies on the shelf of every successful CEO of the world – his books which are a magnum opus in the field of competitive and company strategy. Serving as university professor at Harvard Business School, Porter’s strategies have found universal acceptance. Furthermore, his ideas have been included in the curriculum of every prestigious business school of the world. He is responsible for building the foundation for modern business strategy courses. He has also served as the strategic adviser to many successful and leading U.S. companies and other international companies. Over the years, he has authored over 18 books and written various articles on business competition, competitive strategy and advantage. Additionally, he has been a guest columnist for the Wall Street Journal and has authored more than 125 articles on business strategy. Some of his writings include, ‘How Competitive Forces Shape Strategy’, ‘Competitive Strategy’, ‘Redefining Health Care: Creating Value-Based Competition On Results’, and ‘Strategy and the Internet’.