Which is considered a force in the "Five-Forces" model? Increased deregulation in an industry. The threat of government intervention. Rivalry among creditors. The bargaining power of buyers. Question 26 (2.5 points) A firm is said to gain a competitive advantage when it can provide products similar to its competitors, but at lower cost exceed its own previous performances provide products similar to its competitors, and at same cost provide products similar to its competitors, and at higher cost perform at the same level as that of its competitors Question 27 ( 2.5 points) Which of the following statements accurately describes corporate social responsibility (CSR)? CSR is limited to the notion of encouraging businesses to "just be nice" to society CSR provides a conceptual model that more completely describes a society's expectations CSR is based on the tenet that the needs of both internal and external stakeholders are the same CSR promotes the view that companies should single-mindedly focus on