Which of the Following Is NOT One of Porter's Competitive

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of Porter's competitive forces?

• A) Potential new entrants
• B) Bargaining power of suppliers
• C) Bargaining power of stockholders
• D) Bargaining power of customers
• E) Rivalry among competitors

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security representing an ownership share in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.

Retained Earnings Account

An equity account that represents the accumulated portion of net income that a company has decided to retain, rather than distribute among shareholders in the form of dividends.

Stock Dividend

A payment made in the form of additional shares rather than cash, distributed to shareholders from the company's existing stock.

Cash Dividends Payable

A liability account on a company’s balance sheet representing the amount of dividends declared by the board of directors but not yet paid out to shareholders.