Which of the Following Statements Is True About Strategic Groups

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about strategic groups?

• A) It is not possible to have two different strategic groups within the same industry.
• B) Rivalry within the same strategic group tends to be lower than rivalry between different strategic groups.
• C) Profitability varies between different strategic groups.
• D) Companies within the same strategic group are complementors to each other.

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