The effectiveness of any of the generic business-level strategies is contingent upon:
A) customer needs and competitors' strategies.
B) the match between the opportunities and threats in its external market and the strengths of its internal environment.
C) the trends in the general consumer base and the robustness of the global and industry economy.
D) the firm's competitive scope and its competitive advantage.

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The match between the opportunities and threats in its external market and the strengths of its internal environment is crucial for the effectiveness of any business-level strategy. The generic strategies need to align with the company's strengths and the external market conditions to be effective. The other choices may also have an impact, but they are not as critical as the match between the external market conditions and the internal strengths.

The Effectiveness of Any of the Generic Business-Level Strategies Is