One important indicator of how well a company's present strategy is working is whether a. its strategy is built around at least two of the industry's key success factors. b. the company is achieving its financial and strategic objectives and whether it is an above-average industry performer. c. it is subject to weaker competitive forces and pressures than close rivals (a good sign) or stronger competitive forces and pressures (a bad sign). d. it is customarily a first-mover in introducing new or improved products (a good sign) or a late-mover (a bad sign). e. it has more core competencies than close rivals.