Market Maneuvering and Jockeying for Buyer Patronage That Goes on Among

Multiple Choice

Market maneuvering and jockeying for buyer patronage that goes on among rival sellers in the industry

A) is less strong than the competitive pressures that stem from the ready availability of attractively priced substitute products.
B) is the strongest force among the five forces that drive profitability in an industry.
C) emerges from close collaboration with suppliers and the competitive pressures that such collaboration creates.
D) is less important than competitive pressure associated with the potential entry of new competitors.
E) has about the same impact as bargaining power and leverage that large customers are able to exercise.