Not All Positions on a Strategic Group Map Are Equally

question 40

Multiple Choice

Not all positions on a strategic group map are equally attractive because

• A)entry and exit barriers are different for each strategic group.
• B)key success factors are usually quite different for differently positioned industry participants.
• C)small strategic groups are always less profitable than large strategic groups.
• D)across-group rivalry is strongest at the outer edges of the strategic group map.
• E)industry driving forces and competitive pressures favor some companies or groups and hurt others,and the profit potential of different strategic groups varies because of strengths and weaknesses in each strategic group's position.

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Definitions:

Solomon Four-Group

An experimental design method that assesses the impact of pre-testing on the outcomes of an experiment through the use of four groups.

Experimental Design

The plan for a controlled experiment, outlining how to conduct the research and ensure the validity of the results.

Solomon Four-Group

An experimental design that combines pretest-posttest control group design and posttest-only control group design to evaluate a treatment while controlling for pretesting effects.

Pretest-Posttest

A research design that measures participants on the dependent variable before and after exposure to an intervention or treatment to assess its effects.