Focusing Carries Several Risks, One of Which Is the

question 78

Multiple Choice

Focusing carries several risks, one of which is the

• A)chance that niche customers will bargain more aggressively for good deals than customers in the overall marketplace.
• B)chance that competitors will find effective ways to match the focused firm's capabilities in serving the target market.
• C)potential for the segment to be highly vulnerable to economic cycles.
• D)potential for the segment to become too specialized for other multisegmented rivals to enter.
• E)inability of a company to compete industry-wide.

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Definitions:

Cultural Eutrophication

The process by which lakes, rivers, or coastal waters become over-enriched with nutrients from human activities, leading to excessive growth of algae and environmental degradation.

Pollution Control

Measures and strategies implemented to reduce or eliminate the release of pollutants into the environment, aiming to protect human health and ecosystems.

Algal Blooms

Rapid increase in the population of algae in aquatic systems, often causing environmental problems.

Cultural Eutrophication

The process by which water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients due to human activity, leading to excessive growth of algae and subsequent environmental problems.