Which of the following are most unlikely to qualify as driving forces?
A)Changes in the long-term industry growth rate,the entry or exit of major firms,and changes in cost and efficiency
B)Increasing globalization of the industry and product innovation
C)New Internet technology applications,new government regulations,and significant changes in government policy toward the industry
D)Mounting competition from substitutes and increasing efforts to collaborate with suppliers via strategic alliances
E)Changes in who buys the industry's product and how they use it

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Mounting competition from substitutes and increasing efforts to collaborate with suppliers via strategic alliances are less likely to qualify as driving forces compared to other options listed. Driving forces are usually external factors that shape the future of the industry, while these options are more internal factors that the industry can control.

Which of the Following Are Most Unlikely to Qualify as Driving