Which of the following statements about strategic groups is false?
A) Two assumptions are made: (1) no two firms are totally different, (2) no two firms are exactly the same.
B) Strategic groupings are of little help to a firm in assessing mobility barriers that protect a group from attacks by other groups.
C) Strategic groups help chart the future directions of firms' strategies.
D) Strategic groups are helpful in thinking through the implications of each industry trend for the group as a whole.

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This statement is false. Strategic groupings are useful in assessing mobility barriers that protect a group from external attacks, as well as in identifying opportunities for a firm to move between groups.

Which of the Following Statements About Strategic Groups Is False