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Elaborate on the industries that you regard as highly competitive, what were the barriers that you listed as entry barriers into those industries. What are some ways that companies that companies can overcome or alleviate these barriers?

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The solution provides an example of a highly competitive industry and the barriers to entry that are specific to the type of industry. A suggested solution for overcoming the discussed entry barriers is provided in the answer, as well as possible reactions to new entrants.

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One of the industries I listed as highly competitive is the smart phone sector of the mobile handset industry and one of the entry barriers is the relatively high ...

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