Hilliard Neutraceuticals and Ahrens Vitamins, Inc

question 52

Multiple Choice

Hilliard Neutraceuticals and Ahrens Vitamins, Inc., have high market commonality, both geographically and in the market segments in which they compete. Hilliard, the number two firm in the industry, has undertaken a major strategic attack upon Ahrens, the market leader. Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

• A) Ahrens will not respond aggressively since this is a strategic move and not a tactical action.
• B) As the market leader, Ahrens has little to fear from an attack by Hilliard and will not expend organizational slack on a major response.
• C) Ahrens will respond aggressively because of the high multimarket contact between Hilliard and Ahrens.
• D) Ahrens will respond after a long delay as the nutrition supplement industry is a slow-cycle industry.

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