Which of the Following Forces Was Not Originally a Part

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following forces was not originally a part of Michael Porter's fives forces model?

• A) threat of substitute products or services
• B) bargaining power of buyers
• C) rivalry among existing competitors
• D) strategic role of complements

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Definitions:

Substitution Effect

The change in consumption resulting from a change in price, causing consumers to substitute cheaper goods for more expensive ones.

Wage

Monetary compensation paid by an employer to an employee in exchange for work performed, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Leisure

Time spent away from work and essential domestic activities, often used for relaxation, hobbies, and personal enjoyment.

Marginal Revenue Product Curve

A graphical representation that shows the additional revenue generated from deploying one more unit of a specific resource or input, holding all other factors constant.