The form of competition described in the Chapter 5 Strategic Focus on competition between candy makers (e.g., Hershey, Mars, Cadbury, and Godiva) is characteristic of a
A) slow-cycle market
B) standard cycle market.
C) fast-cycle market.
D) intermediate-cycle market.

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Candy makers like Hershey, Mars, Cadbury, and Godiva operate in a standard-cycle market where competitive advantages are moderately shielded from imitation, and firms focus on building brand loyalty and efficient operations.

The Form of Competition Described in the Chapter 5 Strategic