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

question 62

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:

FMV (Fair Market Value)

The price that an asset would sell for on the open market between a willing buyer and seller.

Nature Of Gain

Refers to the type of profit obtained from various transactions, such as the sale of property, which affects how the gain is taxed.

Bankrupt

The legal status of a person or organization that cannot repay the debts it owes to creditors, typically resulting in court intervention and the distribution of assets to creditors.

Worthless Stock

Shares that have lost all market value, often due to the company's bankruptcy, possibly eligible for tax deduction as a capital loss.