The Intensity of Rivalry Among Competing Sellers Does Not Depend

The intensity of rivalry among competing sellers does not depend on whether

A) the industry has more than two strong driving forces and whether the industry has more than 2 strategic groups.
B) competitors are diverse in terms of visions, strategic intents, objectives, strategies, resources and countries of origin.
C) strong companies outside the industry have acquired weak firms in the industry and are launching aggressive moves to transform the acquired companies into strong market contenders.
D) one or two rivals have particularly powerful and successful strategies.
E) industry conditions tempt industry members to use price cuts or other competitive weapons to boost unit sales.