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What impact does high rivalry among competitors have on profit margins?

  • It may drive down profits due to price wars. (correct)
  • It has no effect on profit margins.
  • It ensures stability in the competitive environment.
  • It typically increases profit margins due to differentiation.
  • Which of the following is NOT considered a Key Success Factor (KSF) for a successful company?

  • High employee turnover (correct)
  • Strong brand reputation
  • Advanced technology
  • Robust distribution networks
  • Which environmental factors are included in the macro-environment analysis?

  • Economic conditions and legal factors (correct)
  • Competitor pricing strategies
  • New product offerings and substitutes
  • Supplier relationships and price settings
  • In the context of the Five Forces model, a low threat of new entrants is associated with which competitive outcome?

    <p>Stable competitive environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is PESTEL analysis primarily used for?

    <p>Evaluating macro-environment factors affecting profitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with an attractive industry?

    <p>Strong pressures from substitutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant result of technological advancements in an industry?

    <p>Obsolescence of existing products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Key Success Factors (KSFs) in an industry?

    <p>Critical capabilities for thriving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which situation describes an unattractive industry?

    <p>Intense rivalry among firms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of strategic group mapping?

    <p>To visualize competitor positioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is NOT considered when assessing industry profitability?

    <p>Geographical location of competitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about industry change is accurate?

    <p>Regulatory shifts can affect market access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a driving force behind industry change?

    <p>Technological innovations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a component of the PESTEL framework?

    <p>Market demand factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the 'Threat of New Entrants' in Porter's Five Forces?

    <p>It can be mitigated by economies of scale.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the 'Bargaining Power of Buyers' increase?

    <p>When they have access to information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation would 'Substitutes' exert the most pressure?

    <p>When they are competitively priced and similar in benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do 'Environmental factors' play in PESTEL analysis?

    <p>They highlight sustainable practices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Consider a market with multiple equally matched competitors. Which force is most relevant?

    <p>Competitive Rivalry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor would decrease the 'Bargaining Power of Suppliers'?

    <p>There are many alternative suppliers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increase in inflation typically do to purchasing power?

    <p>Decreases purchasing power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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