In the Context of Competitive Analysis, ________ Offer Close Substitutes

question 45

Multiple Choice

In the context of competitive analysis, ________ offer close substitutes to the product the firm completing the analysis sells.

• A) potential competitors
• B) direct competitors
• C) indirect competitors
• D) impending competitors
• E) future competitors

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The calculation used to determine the current value of a series of future cash flows by discounting them at a specific rate.

Cash Inflows

Any money coming into a company from various sources, including sales, financing, and investments.

Investment Proposal

A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration by others, typically involving expenditure on assets in expectation of achieving returns.

Simple Rate of Return

The simple rate of return is a financial metric that calculates the percentage increase or decrease in value of an investment over a specific period.