In Porter's Five Forces Model, the Intensity of Each of the Five

question 97

Multiple Choice

In Porter's five forces model, the intensity of each of the five forces determines the characteristics of the industry, how profitable it is, and ________.

• A) the power held by employee unions
• B) the quality and the nature of products sold
• C) how competent the customer services will be
• D) how sustainable that profitability will be

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

The learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus through classical conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Extinction

The gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response.

Avoidance

A coping mechanism involving the action of staying away from certain situations, activities, or people to prevent discomfort or anxiety.