Intensity of rivalry within an industry increases when?

Question $13$Answer

a$.$

exit barriers are high.

b$.$

companies in the industry have significantly high amounts of fixed assets.

c$.$

the industry is increasingly characterized as commoditized

d$.$

the switching costs to the consumers are virtually non$-$existent.

e$.$

all of the above $-$ they are all true statements about the factors that increase the intensity of rivalry within an industry.