Which is not a competitive force:
A) Bargaining power of buyers
B) Bargaining power of competitors
C) Threat of substitute products or services
D) Rivalry among existing firms
E) Threat of entry of new competition

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The bargaining power of competitors is not a competitive force, but rather a factor that affects the intensity of rivalry among existing firms. The other four choices represent the classic competitive forces model identified by Michael Porter, which includes the bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitute products or services, the rivalry among existing firms, and the threat of entry of new competition.

Which Is Not a Competitive Force