Which One of the Following Increases the Competitive Pressures Associated

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following increases the competitive pressures associated with the threat of entry?

• A) When incumbent firms are likely to launch competitive initiatives to strongly contest the entry of newcomers
• B) When buyers have a high degree of loyalty to the brands and product offerings of existing industry members
• C) When buyer demand for the product is growing fairly slowly
• D) When few outsiders have the expertise and resources to hurdle whatever entry barriers exist
• E) When newcomers can expect to earn attractive profits

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