External threats may pose various degrees of adversity upon the company and can surface from many sources and examples,EXCEPT for:
A) the surfacing of cheaper or better technologies.
B) the entry of lower-cost foreign competitors and restrictive foreign trade policies.
C) new burdensome regulations.
D) demographic shifts that can curtail product innovation.
E) rising prices on key inputs (such as energy costs).

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Demographic shifts would not directly pose a threat to a company's operations or competitive position. The other options in the list are potential external threats that could impact a company's financial performance, market share, or ability to operate effectively.

External Threats May Pose Various Degrees of Adversity Upon the Company