The Main Purpose of Competitive Intelligence Is To

question 18

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of competitive intelligence is to:

• A)Forecast competitors' behavior
• B)Assess competitors' resources and capabilities
• C)Signal to competitors in order to influence their behavior
• D)Gain access to competitors' trade secrets

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost Curve

A curve showing the average variable costs (costs that change with output) per unit of output over different levels of production.

Average Fixed Costs

The fixed costs of production divided by the quantity of output produced, illustrating how fixed costs dilute with increased output.

Average Total Costs

The cost per unit produced calculated by dividing the total cost of production by the quantity of output.

Average Fixed Cost

The fixed cost per unit of output, calculated by dividing total fixed costs by the quantity of output produced.