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Outline three ways through which the competitive environment would positively influence a business enterprise.

Outline three ways through which the competitive environment would positively influence a business enterprise.

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- Brings quality goods
- Triggers research for better methods
- Improves on efficiency of the firm
- Helps to create new varieties
- Helps to reduce costs of operation through research
- Encourages collaboration in research and waste disposal

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sharon kalunda answered the question on September 5, 2019 at 13:51

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