Your Boss,Kerry Miller,has Asked You to Analyze the Soft Drink

question 63

Multiple Choice

Your boss,Kerry Miller,has asked you to analyze the soft drink industry using Porter's five-forces model.Which of the following represents a threat of a new entrant in the soft drink industry?

• A) Pepsi requires stores that carry Pepsi products to commit to minimum orders of 1,000 cases.
• B) Walmart negotiates a lower cost per bottle from Coke in exchange for premium shelf space in every Walmart store.
• C) Zevia Natural Diet Soda begins selling directly over the Internet.
• D) Vitamin water, fruit juice, and coffee.

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Definitions:

Persistence

The continued effort to achieve an objective despite challenges or obstacles.

Future Reputations

Future reputations pertain to the anticipated perception or esteem of individuals, organizations, or entities, based on expected behaviors, achievements, or contributions.

Perceived Similarity

The extent to which individuals believe they share common attributes or experiences with others.

Negotiating Tactic

Specific methods or techniques used during negotiations to persuade the opposing party or achieve strategic advantages.