The Likelihood of Entry of New Competitors Is Affected by ______

question 101

Multiple Choice

The likelihood of entry of new competitors is affected by ______ and ______.

• A) barriers to entry; expected retaliation of current industry organizations
• B) the power of existing suppliers; buyers
• C) the profitability of the industry; the market share of its leading firm
• D) the demand for the product; the profitability of the competitors

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Definitions:

JIT Partnerships

Just-In-Time partnerships; close collaborations between suppliers and companies to ensure timely delivery of parts, minimizing inventory.

Unnecessary Activities

Tasks or processes that do not add value or contribute positively to the end goal, often considered wasteful.

Engineering Changes

Modifications or updates made to a product's design or manufacturing process, often to improve functionality, performance, or production efficiency.

JIT Partnerships

refer to collaborations between companies and their suppliers to implement Just-In-Time inventory methods, reducing waste and improving efficiency by receiving goods only as they are needed.