Question

To understand the competitive intensity of two industries, a business consultant conducted market concentration analysis by using Hirshman-Herfindahl Index (HHI). The HHI of industry X was 0.40 and the HHI of industry Y was 0.15. Based on this calculation, the consultant concludes that industry X is _______ concentrated market than industry Y and that industry X is _______ competitive market.

Answer 1

Answer:

4. more, more

Explanation:

Options includes: 1. less, more , 2. more, less, 3. less, less, 4. more, more

Based on this calculation, the consultant concludes that industry X is more concentrated market than industry Y and that industry X is more competitive market.

The intensity of Porter competition determines the level of competition that exists in an industry. This competition can be affected by many factors, including industry focus, replacement costs, fixed costs, and industry growth rates. The intensity of competition among competitors in a given industry refers to the extent to which companies in a given industry put pressure on each other and determine each other their profit potential. If competition is fierce, competitors are trying to steal profits and market share from each other.