Michael Porter Defined the Five Forces Model and the Potential

question 165

Multiple Choice

Michael Porter defined the Five Forces Model and the potential pressures that can hurt sales. Which of the following is not one of the potential pressures that can hurt sales?

• A) Suppliers can drive down profits by charging more for supplies
• B) New market entrants can steal potential investment capital
• C) Substitute products can steal customers
• D) Competition can steal customers

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Anxious-Ambivalent

A type of attachment style characterized by intense emotional dependence and insecurity in relationships.

Criterion

A standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based.

Avoidant Children

Refer to individuals who exhibit a pattern of detachment and withdrawal in social situations, often due to discomfort or fear of rejection.