Shift factor of _ •prices of inputs
•technology
•expectations
•taxes and subsides

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;

answer; how many employees will be needed for jobs in the coming period;

answer; synthetic production system;

answermarketing metrics;