Michael Porter Defined the Five Forces Model and the Potential

question 165

Multiple Choice

Michael Porter defined the Five Forces Model and the potential pressures that can hurt sales. Which of the following is not one of the potential pressures that can hurt sales?

• A) Suppliers can drive down profits by charging more for supplies
• B) New market entrants can steal potential investment capital
• C) Substitute products can steal customers
• D) Competition can steal customers

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Definitions:

Fraud

Intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.

Account Receivable

Money owed to a business by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Fraudulently

Fraudulently involves deceitful conduct or misrepresentation intended to achieve unjust gain or to deprive another of a right.

Bankruptcy

A legal status of a person or entity that cannot repay the debts it owes to creditors.