To Forecast Industry Profitability Consistently and Accurately, Professional Analysts Have

question 39

Multiple Choice

To forecast industry profitability consistently and accurately, professional analysts have to

• A)look at the link between performance and industry structure, then to identify major trends and to examine the link between these trends and the forces of competition.
• B)look at the probability of new entries in the industry, to determine the major trends, and to forecast the probable overall industry profit.
• C)determine the five largest players in the industry and their relative bargaining power in regards to their buyers and customers, and to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
• D)develop a deep understanding of how the industry creates value now and in the future, whether they use the tools described in the chapter or not.

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