First-Mover Advantages Are Unlikely to Be Present in Which One

Multiple Choice

First-mover advantages are unlikely to be present in which one of the following instances?

A) When pioneering helps build a firm's image and reputation with buyers
B) When first-time customers remain strongly loyal to pioneering firms in making repeat purchases
C) When early commitments to new technologies,new-style components,new or emerging distribution channels,and so on can produce an absolute cost advantage over rivals
D) When moving first can constitute a preemptive strike,making imitation extra hard or unlikely
E) When rapid market evolution (due to fast-paced changes in technology or buyer preferences) presents opportunities to leapfrog a first-mover's products with more attractive next-version products