Which of the Following Factors,listed in a Situation Analysis for a Major

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors,listed in a situation analysis for a major U.S.auto manufacturer,is the best example of a threat?

A) The factory that manufactures a new, popular car cannot build enough vehicles to meet the demand, while other factories have excess capacity.
B) Recent consumer studies have indicated that Chinese consumers prefer American cars.
C) A New York law firm has filed a $10 million class action suit against the company on behalf of car owners whose gas tanks exploded.
D) Due to outdated engine technology, the company's cars get lower gas mileage than those of major competitors.
E) The company has lower manufacturing costs than its key competitors, allowing it to sell its cars at low prices.