Business A-Level
competitive pressure
What competitive pressure means in Business A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of competitive pressure
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Reference: AQA
Pressure from rivalry, buyer power, the threat of substitutes, new entrants or supplier power, located using Porter's five forces.
Topics that use competitive pressure
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