Which of the Following Is Not Generally a "Driving Force

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not generally a "driving force" capable of producing fundamental changes in industry and competitive conditions?

• A) Changes in the long-term industry growth rate
• B) Increasing globalization of the industry
• C) Product innovation and technological change
• D) Ups and downs in the economy and in interest rates
• E) New government regulations or significant changes in government policy toward the industry

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Definitions:

Service Hours

A measure of the time that employees or machines are actively providing services, often used in allocating service costs or assessing productivity.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's core business operations, excluding costs and expenses from financing and investing activities.

Unit Sales

The total quantity of product units that a company sells to its customers.

Price Decrease

A reduction in the selling price of goods or services, often used as a strategy to increase demand or sales.