The most powerful of the five competitive forces is usually
A) the competitive pressures that stem from the ready availability of attractively priced substitute products.
B) the competitive pressures associated with rivalry among competing sellers in the industry for buyer patronage.
C) the benefits that emerge from close collaboration with suppliers and the competitive pressures that such collaboration creates.
D) the competitive pressures associated with the potential entry of new competitors.
E) the bargaining power and leverage that large customers are able to exercise.

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Rivalry among existing competitors is often the most powerful force because it directly affects the competitive environment and profitability within an industry.

The Most Powerful of the Five Competitive Forces Is Usually