Which Firms Illustrate a Change of Leadership in an Industry

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which firms illustrate a change of leadership in an industry?

• A)Mittal steel vs. US Steel
• B)Linux vs. Microsoft
• C)BMW vs. Mercedes
• D)DHL vs. UPS

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Definitions:

Identity Crisis

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in their expected aims or roles in society.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition that arises from feelings of inadequacy and leads to overcompensation or withdrawal.

Intimacy

The sense of being close and emotionally connected and supported; it involves sharing thoughts, desires, and feelings with another.

Shame and Doubt

Shame and Doubt describe a developmental stage in Erik Erikson's theory, typically around early childhood, where children learn to assert their independence; if not handled well, they may feel inadequate.