Fill in the blank: Globalization often intensifies ______ among firms, both domestic and international.

The question asks to fill in the blank regarding the impact of globalization on firms.

The sentence states: "Globalization often intensifies ______ among firms, both domestic and international."

Globalization opens up markets and reduces barriers to trade, leading to more businesses operating across borders. This naturally increases the rivalry between companies, whether they are local or international.

The missing word is competition.

The complete sentence is:
"Globalization often intensifies competition among firms, both domestic and international."