Which of the following are most unlikely to qualify as driving forces?
A) Changes in the long-term industry growth rate, the entry or exit of major firms, and changes in cost and efficiency
B) Increasing globalization of the industry and product innovation
C) New Internet technology applications, new government regulations, and significant changes in government policy toward the industry
D) Mounting competition from substitutes and increasing efforts to collaborate with suppliers via strategic alliances
E) Marketing innovations and changes in who buys the industry's product and how they use it

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Mounting competition from substitutes and increasing efforts to collaborate with suppliers via strategic alliances are unlikely to be considered driving forces because they are more related to the existing competitive environment rather than external factors that change the industry's direction.

Answer: E 
 Similarly, marketing innovations and changes in customer behavior are unlikely to be considered driving forces as they may not have a significant impact on the industry's long-term direction or growth.

A, B, and C all have factors that could be considered driving forces as they are external factors that can significantly impact an industry's direction or growth.

Which of the Following Are Most Unlikely to Qualify as Driving