In Which of the Following Instances Is Rivalry Among Competing

question 116

Multiple Choice

In which of the following instances is rivalry among competing sellers NOT more intense?

• A) when certain competitors are dissatisfied with their market position and make moves to bolster their standing
• B) when strong companies outside the industry acquire weak firms in the industry and launch aggressive moves to transform their newly acquired competitors into stronger market contenders
• C) when competitors are fairly equal in size and capability
• D) when the products of rivals are weakly differentiated, buyer switching costs are low, and market demand is growing slowly
• E) when there are vast numbers of small rivals so the impact of any one company's actions is spread thinly across all industry members

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