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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following can place the firm at a competitive disadvantage?
A
Threats
B
Strengths
C
Opportunities
D
Weaknesses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Weaknesses. Weaknesses stop an organization from performing at its optimum level. They are areas where the business needs to improve to remain competitive: a weak brand, higher-than-average turnover, high levels of debt, an inadequate supply chain, or lack of capital.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The answer is C. Overleveraged. This is a company-specific weakness that refers to a excessive level of debt, which increases the risk associated with future cash flows and profitability.

Detailed explanation-3: -If a competitor only sells one product, this may be seen as a weakness as the competitor will have limited market reach . In contrast, if a competitor has a large product range, this could be seen as a strength, as the competitor is likely to be able to target a wider range of customers.

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