One important indicator of how well a company's present strategy is working is whether $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

options:

it is subject to weaker competitive forces and pressures than close rivals $($a good sign$)$ or stronger competitive forces and pressures $($a bad sign$)$

it has more core competencies than close rivals

its strategy is built around at least two of the industry's key success factors

the company is achieving its financial and strategic objectives and is an above$-$average industry performer