A barrier to entry is Multiple Choice A law established by the government to protect new industries. A commitment on the part of big business to allow smaller companies to compete. An obstacle that prevents additional workers from entering an industry, such as a union. An obstacle that makes it difficult for new firms to enter a market.

If the economy were in the contracting phase of the business cycle, how might that affect your ability to find work?

Coca-cola was primarily known for its core competencies in marketing, bottling, and distributing aerated drinks. however, with the success of gatorade, coca-cola developed competencies in the development and marketing of its own sports drink, powerade. which of the following is true of coca-cola? a. it is leveraging existing core competencies to improve current market position. b. it is building new core competencies to protect and extend its current market position. c. it is redeploying and recombining existing core competencies to compete in markets of the future. d. it is targeting the chasm between the early adopter and early majority market segment.

Which term describes an alternative to car buying where monthly payments are paid for a specific period of time, after which the vehicle is returned to the dealership or bought? a. car financing b. car maintenance c. car leasing d. car ownership