The stronger the collective impact of competitive pressures associated with the five competitive forces,

1. the stronger are the industry's driving forces.
2. the greater number of companies that can achieve a competitive advantage via differentiation.
3. the fewer companies that can achieve a competitive advantage via anything other than being the industry's low-cost leader.
4. the larger the number of competitive advantage opportunities for industry members.
5. the greater the number of industry key success factors.

Steffi is reviewing various licenses and their uses. match the licenses to their respective uses.

Which of the following statements is correct? a) one drawback of forming a corporation is that it generally subjects the firm to additional regulationsb) one drawback of forming a corporation is that it subjects the firms investors to increased personal liabilitiesc) one drawback of forming a corporation is that it makes it more difficult for the firm to raise capitald) one advantage of forming a corporation is that it subjects the firm's investors to fewer taxese) one disadvantage of forming a corporation is that it is more difficult for the firm's investors to transfer their ownership interests

Afreezer manufacturer might purchase sheets of steel, wiring, shelving, and so forth, as part of its final product. this is an example of what sub-classification of business market?