Rivalry Between Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and Other Computer Manufacturers Is Intense

question 116

Multiple Choice

Rivalry between Dell, Hewlett-Packard, and other computer manufacturers is intense in part because

• A) low geographic saturation of the market.
• B) the high differentiation among competing products.
• C) the low threat of supplier forward integration.
• D) these companies are trying to find ways to differentiate their products.

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Definitions:

Proactive Firms

Businesses that anticipate and act on future needs or changes, rather than reacting to events after they happen.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in maintaining the activity.

Market Share

The percentage of total sales revenue in an industry generated by a particular company.

Efficiency

The ability to accomplish a job with a minimum expenditure of time and resources.