The Text Discusses Three Approaches to Combining Overall Cost Leadership

question 11

Multiple Choice

The text discusses three approaches to combining overall cost leadership and differentiation competitive advantages. These are the following, except

• A) automated and flexible manufacturing systems.
• B) exploiting the profit pool concept for competitive advantage.
• C) coordinating the 'extended' value chain by way of information technology.
• D) deriving benefits from highly focused and high technology markets.

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