Which of the Following Is Not a Potential Limitation of the Five-Forces

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a potential limitation of the five-forces framework?

• A)It pays little attention to factors that might affect demand
• B)It focuses on a whole industry rather than on individual firms that may occupy unique positions that insulate them from some competitive forces
• C)The framework does not explicitly account for the role of government,except when government is a supplier or buyer
• D)The framework provides a structured way to systematically work through wide-ranging and often complex issues
• E)The framework is a qualitative analysis method

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