Which of the Following Ways Are Employed by Defending Companies

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ways are employed by defending companies to fend off a competitive attack?

• A)Excluding volume discounts or avoiding better financing terms in order to maintain current profitability levels
• B)Avoiding a competitor's clients because their loyalty will not allow them to switch
• C)Adhering to current product features and models to ensure that resources are not diverted toward unproductive efforts
• D)Trimming the length of warranties to save money
• E)Gaining product line exclusivity to force competitors to use other distributors

Recognize the effects of changes in supply and demand on market equilibrium prices and quantities.

Identify and analyze the impact of external factors on supply and demand.

Calculate and interpret cross-price elasticity of demand using given data.

Distinguish between short-term and long-term price elasticities of supply.

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