The Risks of Being a First Mover Include Each of the Following

question 8

Multiple Choice

The risks of being a first mover include each of the following except

• A) the high cost of pioneering EC initiatives.
• B) the chance that a second wave of competitors will eliminate a first mover's lead through lower cost and innovation.
• C) the risk that the move will be too late.
• D) over the long run, first movers being substantially less profitable than followers.

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Definitions:

Rib Cage

The set of bones surrounding the chest that protects vital organs such as the heart and lungs.

Triangular-Shaped

Having the shape of a triangle, characterized by three sides and three angles.

Fused Vertebrae

Vertebrae that have grown together or have been surgically joined to increase spinal stability.

Back

The rear part of the human body, extending from the neck to the lower end of the spine.