Short Answer
Which of the following tends to reduce the intensity of rivalry?
a. Similarity of firms in terms of size, market influence and product offerings.
b. Products are big-ticket items and purchased infrequently.
c. New capacity must be added in large increments.
d. Slow industry growth or decline in demand.
e. None of the above.
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