In Hypercompetitive Environments

question 58

Multiple Choice

In hypercompetitive environments,

• A)leading-edge firms are reluctant to lower prices because they enjoy attractive margins.
• B)successful firms sustain quality but drive to the next lower price point to enjoy a burst of volume and an expansion of market share.
• C)successful firms are reluctant to disrupt the equilibrium of the market.
• D)successful firms look for the first opportunity to raise prices.
• E)both (a)and (c).

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