Some Industries' Competition Is Much More Intense Than Others

question 166

Multiple Choice

Some industries' competition is much more intense than others.Retail grocery stores such as Kroger, Safeway, and Albertson's in the United States experience fierce competition and offer similar marketing campaigns to compete.What is this an example of in terms of Porter's Five Forces?

• A)rivalry among new entrants
• B)rivalry among existing competitors
• C)threat of substitute products or services
• D)buyer power

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Definitions:

Special Discounted Price

A reduced price offered on goods or services, lower than the standard charge to promote sales.

Variable Selling

Refers to costs that vary directly with the level of sales, such as commissions or shipping fees.

Idle Capacity

The portion of a company's resources, such as labor or machinery, that is not being used to its full potential during the production process.

Joint Processing Costs

The expenses incurred during the initial stages of processing where multiple products are produced simultaneously before they are split into separate components.