Conducting a competitive strength assessment does not involve an analysis of

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which of the rated companies is competitively strongest and what size competitive advantage it enjoys. $q,$

which rival company is competitively weakest and the areas where it is most vulnerable to competitive attack. $q,$

factors on which a company is competitively strongest and weakest vis$--$vis key rivals.

whether a company should correct its weaknesses by adopting best practices and$/$or revamping the makeup of its value chain. $q,$

whether a company has a net competitive advantage or a net competitive disadvantage relative to key rivals $($with the size of the advantage$/$disadvantage being indicated by the differences among the companies' competitive strength scores$).$