Which of the following is not a factor that affects how a competitor will respond to a competitive attack?
A. the resources which are available for a firm to respond
B. how dependent the competitor is on that industry or particular market segment
C. the degree of market power and reputation of the company that initiated the attack
D. the stock market reaction to the initial competitive attack
Answer: D
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