Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an External

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an external threat to a company's future profitability?

• A) the lack of a distinctive competence
• B) new legislation that entails burdensome and costly government regulations
• C) slowdowns in market growth
• D) more intense competitive pressures
• E) the introduction of restrictive trade policies in countries where the company does business

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Definitions:

Productivity

The efficiency with which input resources are converted into outputs, often measured as the amount of goods or services produced per unit of input.

Wages

The monetary compensation paid by an employer to an employee in exchange for work performed, often specified in terms of hours, weeks, or tasks completed.

Factor Demand

The demand for input factors by businesses that are required to produce goods or services.

Outputs

The products or services generated by a business or an economic system.