A Competitive Environment in Which There Is Strong Rivalry Among

question 46

Multiple Choice

A competitive environment in which there is strong rivalry among sellers,low entry barriers,strong competition from substitute products,and considerable bargaining leverage on the part of both suppliers and customers

• A)is competitively unattractive from the standpoint of earning good profits.
• B)offers little ability to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
• C)is highly conducive to achieving strong product differentiation and high brand loyalty.
• D)offers moderate to good prospects for achieving low costs and building a sustainable competitive advantage.
• E)requires that industry members have a strongly differentiated product offering in order to be profitable.

Grasp the reasons why investors stage their capital commitments.

Understand the valuation methods for private companies and their implications.

Appreciate the importance of legal and accounting advice in the deal-making process.

Know the terms and effects of specific venture investment rounds (e.g., cram-down round).