The Main Risk of Using the Integrated Cost Leadership/differentiation Strategy

question 19

Multiple Choice

The main risk of using the integrated cost leadership/differentiation strategy is

• A) if the firm fails to produce somewhat differentiated products at low costs.
• B) if the firm's products are too differentiated for the mass market.
• C) if the firm's products are too expensive for the target market.
• D) if competitors are able to imitate its strategy.

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