Which of the Following Is Not a Factor That Affects

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a factor that affects how a competitor will respond to a competitive attack?

• A) how dependent the competitor is on that industry or particular market segment
• B) the degree of market power and reputation of the company that initiated the attack
• C) the resources which are available for a firm to respond
• D) the stock market reaction to the initial competitive attack

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