The strongest of the five forces in most industries is: a) rivalry among companies competing in the industry. b) bargaining power of buyers. c) threat of new entrants to the industry. d) threat of substitute products or services.

answer; ///(d); determining who competes most closely   with whom evaluating whether industry driving forces and competitive pressure favor some strategic groups and hurt others, and ascertaining whether the profit potential of different strategic groups varies due to the strengths and weaknesses in each groups respective market positions;

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