Conducting a competitive strength assessment does not involve an analysis of

Multiple Choice

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

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$).$

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

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

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