There Are Four Factors That Determine the Threat of New

question 27

True/False

There are four factors that determine the threat of new entrants: number and balance of competitors, degree of difference between products, growth rate of an industry, and level of fixed costs.

Grasp the concept of cognitive dissonance and its role in attitude change.

Identify the effects of group dynamics on perception and behavior, including outgroup homogeneity.

Differentiate between prejudice, discrimination, and their underlying attitudes and behaviors.

Identify and explain the concepts of prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination.

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