Many Small Firms Seek to Establish a Particular Niche in the Market

Multiple Choice

Many small firms seek to establish a particular niche in the market, realizing that they cannot afford to operate on a larger scale without exposing themselves to considerable risk of retaliation from larger companies. When a number of small businesses are operating in this manner, they are forcing the larger businesses to recognize and account for their influence on the market. In this way, small businesses are primarily

A) fostering competition.
B) providing technical innovation.
C) creating jobs.
D) satisfying the needs of other businesses.
E) avoiding competition.