Paula Logston Is the Owner and Operator of a High-End

question 69

Multiple Choice

Paula Logston is the owner and operator of a high-end online custom clothing company.Paula has never heard of Porter's Five Forces Model and she wants to understand why she would perform an analysis using it.If you were tasked with explaining Porter's Five Forces Model to Paula,what would be the primary reason she would want to use this type of analysis?

• A)To help Paula choose a clothing business focus.
• B)To help Paula evaluate the attractiveness of the clothing industry.
• C)To help Paula evaluate and execute business goals.
• D)All the answers are correct.

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