The State of Competition in an Industry Is a Function

Multiple Choice

The state of competition in an industry is a function of

A) the competitive pressures associated with the market maneuvering and jockeying for buyer patronage that goes on among rival firms in the industry.
B) competitive pressures coming from the attempts of companies in other industries attempting to win buyers over to their substitute products.
C) competitive pressures associated with the threat of new entrants into the marketplace.
D) competitive pressures associated with the bargaining power of suppliers and customers.
E) All of these.