Identify a Factor That Determines the Level of Competition and Long-Term

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify a factor that determines the level of competition and long-term profitability of an industry.

• A)The degree of rivalry between competitors is low in industries with many equally sized competitors.
• B)The threat of substitute products can increase the profitability of industry competitors.
• C)The bargaining power of suppliers doesn't affect the industry's profitability.
• D)The threat of new competitors raises the level of competition.

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Definitions:

Formed Elements

Cellular components of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, consisting of water, proteins, electrolytes, and other substances, serving as the medium for red and white blood cells and platelets.

Cytoplasm

The jelly-like material inside the cell membrane, excluding the nucleus, where most cellular activities occur.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a vital role in the immune system by engulfing and destroying pathogens.