Which of the Following Is Not One of the Competitive

question 69

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Suppliers
• B)Other competitors
• C)External environment
• D)Customers

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Definitions:

Variable Operating Expenses

Operating costs that fluctuate with changes in the volume of production or sales, like raw materials and direct labor costs.

Fixed Operating Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of goods produced.

Straight-Line Depreciation

An approach to apportion the cost of a tangible asset throughout its operational life in equal yearly sums.