Which of the Porter's Five-Forces Is Most Closely Associated with the Concept

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the Porter's five-forces is most closely associated with the concept "barrier to entry"?

• A) bargaining power of suppliers
• B) rivalry among existing firms
• C) threat of new entrants
• D) bargaining power of buyers
• E) threat of substitutes

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Definitions:

Long-term Version

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Contingency Planning

The process of preparing strategies to deal with unexpected events or emergencies that might affect an organization's operations.

Operational Plans

Detailed action plans that outline how a company’s strategic objectives will be achieved in the short term, specifying activities, resources, and timelines.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Business strategies involving the consolidation (merger) of companies or the purchase (acquisition) of one company by another to strengthen market position.