Which of the following is not an example of an external threat to a company's future profitability?
A)Lack of a distinctive competence
B)Potential of a hostile takeover
C)Adverse changes in foreign exchange rates
D)Unfavorable demographic shifts
E)Introduction of restrictive trade policies in countries where the company does business

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Lack of a distinctive competence is an internal factor that can affect a company's future profitability, not an external threat. The other options represent external threats such as potential hostile takeovers, adverse changes in foreign exchange rates, unfavorable demographic shifts, and introduction of restrictive trade policies in countries where the company does business.

Which of the Following Is Not an Example of an External