When Is Reputation a Most Effective Entry Barrier

question 11

Multiple Choice

When is reputation a most effective entry barrier?

• A)When the incumbent has incurred them and the entrant has not
• B)When incumbents have long-standing relationships with suppliers and customers
• C)When channels are few and hard to replicate
• D)When a firm has a reputation for toughness or competes in multiple markets
• E)When marginal costs are low and flooding the market causes large price reductions

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Definitions:

Forests

Large areas covered predominantly with trees and underbrush, playing a crucial role in biodiversity, climate moderation, and providing raw materials.

Declining

A situation or trend characterized by a decrease in quantity, quality, or importance over time.

Increasing

A process or trend involving a rise or growth in quantity, size, or intensity.

Extraction Costs

Costs incurred in the process of obtaining raw materials from the earth or environment, such as mining or drilling.