Which of the Following Competitive Forces Is NOT Addressed Directly

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following competitive forces is NOT addressed directly by Michael Porter?

• A) threat of new entrants
• B) threat of substitute products
• C) relative power of other stakeholders
• D) bargaining power of suppliers
• E) rivalry among existing firms

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