The CEO Is Retiring

question 95

Multiple Choice

The CEO is retiring.Two candidates for the job remain.Three division heads support Alex.The other four division heads support Pat.These alliances can be called

• A) organizational grapevines.
• B) coalitions.
• C) focus groups.
• D) nominal groups.
• E) boards of directors.

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Definitions:

Direct Competition

Companies or products that offer the same or very similar goods or services to the same customer or market base.

Economic Force

An element that influences the direction of an economy, potentially affecting business operations and profitability.

Direct Competition

Occurs when businesses offer products or services that are exactly or very similar to each other, serving the same customers in the same market.

Substitute Competition

The competitive dynamic that occurs between products or services that can serve as replacements for each other.