Which of the Following Identifies the Main Difference Between an Opportunity

Multiple Choice

Which of the following identifies the main difference between an opportunity and a threat for a company's environment?

A) Opportunities open a company up for risks to their profitability while threats allow for implementation of strategies which can increase profitability.
B) Opportunities provide a company the freedom to take advantage of conditions in the environment while threats can mean peril for a company's integrity and profitability.
C) Opportunities arise in the external environment while threats primarily play out in the internal environment of a company.
D) Opportunities generally relate to the increased competition provided by new arrivals to the industry and threats are focused on the exiting of competitors in the industry.
E) The only difference between an opportunity and a threat is whether a company decides to pursue new strategies or to stick with proven strategies as a result of the new element or condition.