Typically, the weakest of the five competitive forces in an industry is/are: the threat posed by potential new entrants.

12. Typically, the weakest of the five competitive forces in an industry is/are: A. the threat posed by potential new entrants.B. the bargaining power and leverage that suppliers are able to exercise.C. the competitive pressures that stem from the ready availability of attractively-priced substitute products.D. the bargaining power and leverage that buyers are able to exercise.E. None of the above is typically weakest.