First-Mover Advantages Are Unlikely to Be Present in Which One

question 23

Multiple Choice

First-mover advantages are unlikely to be present in which one of the following instances?

• A)When pioneering helps build a firm's image and reputation with buyers
• B)When first-time customers remain strongly loyal to pioneering firms in making repeat purchases
• C)When early commitments to new technologies,new-style components,new or emerging distribution channels,and so on can produce an absolute cost advantage over rivals
• D)When moving first can constitute a preemptive strike,making imitation extra hard or unlikely
• E)When rapid market evolution (due to fast-paced changes in technology or buyer preferences)presents opportunities to leapfrog a first-mover's products with more attractive next-version products