The Most Powerful of the Five Typical Sources of Competitive

question 34

Multiple Choice

The most powerful of the five typical sources of competitive pressures is usually

• A)the competitive pressures associated with the market maneuvering and jockeying for buyer patronage that goes on among rival sellers in the industry.
• B)the competitive pressures that stem from the ready availability of attractively priced substitute products.
• C)the benefits that emerge from close collaboration with suppliers and the competitive pressures that such collaboration creates.
• D)the bargaining power and leverage that large customers are able to exercise.
• E)associated with the potential entry of new competitors.

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