Question: Given the following data from a recent Comparative Competitive Efforts page in the CIR: INTERNET SEGMENT Your Company Industry Average Your Company vs. Ind. Avg.
Given the following data from a recent Comparative Competitive Efforts page in the CIR:
| INTERNET SEGMENT | Your Company | Industry Average | Your Company vs. Ind. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Price ($ per pair) | $66.00 | $76.28 | -13.0% |
| Search Engine Advertising ($000s) | 6,000 | 6,225 | -3.6% |
| Free Shipping | No | None | Same |
| S/Q Rating | 6.3 | 6.3 | 0.0% |
| Model Availability | 300 | 300 | 0.0% |
| Brand Advertising | 13,000 | 14,350 | -9.4% |
| Celebrity Appeal | 70 | 111 | -36.9% |
| Brand Reputation | 70 | 76 | -7.9% |
| Online Orders (000s) | 539 | 538 | +0.2% |
| Pairs Sold (000s) | 539 | 538 | +0.2% |
| Market Share (%) | 10.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Based on the above data for your company, which of the following statements is false?
1-Your company's branded sales volume and market share in the Internet segment was unaffected by your company's S/Q rating and model availability, which were both "average."
2-Your company had a price-based competitive disadvantage of 13.0%.
3-Your companys percentage competitive advantages and disadvantages on the 8 competitive factors affecting Internet sales and market share essentially offset each other, thus producing an "average" overall competitive effort and "average" sales and market share outcomes.
4-Your company's branded sales volume and market share in the Internet segment were negatively impacted by your company's low celebrity appeal rating.
5-Your company's branded sales volume and market share in the Internet segment were negatively impacted by your company's brand reputation.
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