The Competitive Environment Consists of

The competitive environment consists of

A) the firm,and its rivals,suppliers,customers (buyers) ,new entrants,and substitute or complementary products.
B) only those organizations which the focal organization relies upon to provide supplies and materials.
C) those people who comprise the workers of the organization that complete the organization's activities.
D) those organizations that hold the firm accountable to their stakeholders.
E) those broader influences that affect a firm's competitive advantage.