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You have been asked to explain how rivalry among companies competing in the industry affects the industry's attractiveness. How would you explain it? Can you give an example also?.

Marketing

20th Edition

ISBN:9780357033791

Author:Pride, William M

Publisher:Pride, William M

Chapter2: Planning, Implementing, And Evaluating Marketing Strategies

Section: Chapter Questions

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