Which One of the Following Does Not Intensify the Competitive

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following does not intensify the competitive pressures associated with the threat of entry?

A) Incumbent firms are unable or unwilling to launch competitive initiatives to strongly contest the entry of newcomers.
B) Industry members are struggling to earn good profits.
C) Entry barriers are relatively low.
D) Existing industry members are looking to expand their market reach by entering product segments or geographic areas where they currently do not have a presence.
E) Newcomers can expect to earn attractive profits,and a number of outsiders have the expertise and resources to hurdle past whatever entry barriers exist.