Understanding where the company is competitive requires:
A. determining whether a company has a cost-effective value chain.
B. developing quantitative strength ratings for the company and key rivals on each industry key success factor and each pivotal resource, capability, and value chain activity.
C. identifying a company's core competencies and distinctive competencies (if any).
D. analyzing whether a company is well positioned to gain market share and be the industry's profit leader.
E. developing quantitative measures of a company's chances for future profitability.
Answer: developing quantitative strength ratings for the company and key rivals on each industry key success factor and each pivotal resource, capability, and value chain activity.