To succeed in predicting a competitor's next moves, company strategists need to appraise a rival's
A)current strategy, financial health, market share, resources and capabilities.
B)strategic group, assumptions, resources and capabilities, financial health.
C)current strategy, assumptions, resources and capabilities, objectives.
D)market share, strategic group, driving forces, assumptions.
E)resources and capabilities, assumptions, current strategy, objectives.

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In order to predict a competitor's next moves, one should analyse their current strategy, financial health, market share, resources and capabilities. This will provide a clear understanding of the competitor's position and potential move. Strategic group, assumptions, objectives, driving forces can also be important, but they are not as critical in predicting a competitor's next move as compared to their current position and capabilities. Hence, option A is the best choice.

To Succeed in Predicting a Competitor's Next Moves, Company Strategists