Which of the Following Statements About Rivalry in the Context

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rivalry in the context of established companies is true?

• A) It significantly reduces the costs of established companies.
• B) It squeezes profits out of an industry.
• C) It enables companies to lower their spending on non-price-competitive strategies.
• D) It forces companies to reduce prices when it is less intense.
• E) It is unaffected by the demand conditions of an industry.

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