Competitive pressures stemming from the threat of entry are weaker when: Select one: a. The nature of the industry entails few scale economies b. There are more than 3 entry barriers c. The industry outlook is risky or uncertain d. None of the above

The correct answer is c. The industry outlook is risky or uncertain.

Explanation:

When this situation arises, none of the companies in the market is certain of the type of operation they intend to carry out. This represents a condition that allows very healthy competition until the market rate is perceived according to the level of operation. All companies in this environment enter a study stage that determines the level of competitiveness and adaptation so that there are competitive pressures for companies that want to settle in the future.

c. The industry outlook is risky or uncertain

Explanation:

If the outlook of industry (which helps you anticipate trends, it also serves as a good risk management tool.) is not certain or risky then the competitive/or viability pressures stemming from entry threat become more fragile. As here option c present us with the correct statement hence option c is correct.