Which of the Following Are Most Unlikely to Qualify as Driving

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are most unlikely to qualify as driving forces?

• A) Changes in the long-term industry growth rate, the entry or exit of major firms, and changes in cost and efficiency
• B) Increasing globalization of the industry and product innovation
• C) New Internet technology applications, new government regulations, and significant changes in government policy toward the industry
• D) Mounting competition from substitutes and increasing efforts to collaborate with suppliers via strategic alliances
• E) Marketing innovations and changes in who buys the industry's product and how they use it

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Definitions:

Price Reduction

A decrease in the selling price of goods or services, typically aimed at increasing sales volume or clearing inventory.

Net Operating Income

A measure of a company's profitability from its regular business operations, excluding taxes and interest.

Price Hike

An increase in the price of goods or services, which can be due to various factors including increased production costs or higher demand.

Net Operating Income

A measure of a company’s profitability, calculated as revenues less operating expenses excluding taxes and interest.