Which of the Following Is NOT an Integral Part of Driving-Forces

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an integral part of driving-forces analysis?

• A) Determining whether forces are acting to cause fundamental changes in industry conditions and/or the industry's competitiveness
• B) Determining whether forces are acting to cause industry rivals to shift to a different strategic group
• C) Determining whether forces are acting to strengthen or weaken market demand
• D) Determining whether forces are acting to make competition more or less intense
• E) Determining whether forces are acting to raise or lower industry profitability

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Definitions:

Time Inconsistency

is a situation where a person's preferences change over time, such that what they choose today may differ from what they will choose in the future, often leading to decision-making challenges.

Present

The current moment or period in time.

Future

Refers to the time that is yet to come, also used in finance as a contract to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.

Time Inconsistency

A situation where a decision-maker's preferences change over time, making plans formulated at one time incompatible or less desirable at a future time.