Which of the following factors is NOT a factor analyzed and relied on by firms when developing competitive strength in a foreign market?
A. The relative size of the market, its growth potential, and the nature of domestic buyers' needs and wants.
B. The availability, quality, and cost of raw materials and other inputs that firms will require to produce their products and services.
C. The development of different styles of management, organization, and strategy.
D. The degree of collaboration with key suppliers and the greater the knowledge sharing throughout the related-industry cluster.
E. The level of industry-related support activities to foster customization of products and services.
Answer: The level of industry-related support activities to foster customization of products and services.