Which of the Following Is Not an Example of an External

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of an external threat to a company's future profitability?

• A) likely entry of potent new competitors
• B) lack of a well-known brand name with which to attract new customers and help retain existing customers
• C) unfavorable shifts in buyer demographics and tastes
• D) costly new regulatory requirements
• E) increase(s) in interest rates

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Definitions:

Old Northwest

A historical term referring to the territory northwest of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi, which was crucial in early American expansion and settlement.

Internal Borderland

Areas within a country that exist at the intersection of different cultural, ethnic, or geopolitical regions, often creating a site of mixed identities and conflict.

Geographical Feature

A natural or man-made feature on the earth's surface, such as mountains, rivers, or buildings.

Squatters

Individuals who occupy an uninhabited or abandoned property without legal permission or ownership rights, often claiming it as their own.