Typically,the Weakest of the Five Competitive Forces in an Industry

question 34

Multiple Choice

Typically,the weakest of the five competitive forces in an industry is/are:

• A) the threat posed by potential new entrants.
• B) the bargaining power and leverage that suppliers are able to exercise.
• C) the competitive pressures that stem from the ready availability of attractively-priced substitute products.
• D) the bargaining power and leverage that buyers are able to exercise.
• E) None of these is typically weakest.

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