Which of the Following Signals Can Be Given to Challengers

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following signals can be given to challengers to warn that strong retaliation is likely?

• A) Publicly announcing management's commitment to maintain market share.
• B) Publicly committing to a company policy of matching competitors' terms or pricing.
• C) Maintaining a war chest of cash and marketable securities.
• D) Making a strong counter response to the moves of weak competitors.
• E) All of these.

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