Competitive Intensity in a Declining Industry Is Greatest When

question 81

Multiple Choice

Competitive intensity in a declining industry is greatest when:

• A) the industry is declining slowly instead of rapidly.
• B) the product is easy to differentiate.
• C) exit barriers are high.
• D) entry barriers are high.
• E) technology is stable.

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