Through the Use of a , Managers Try to Gain

question 4

Multiple Choice

Through the use of a , managers try to gain a competitive advantage by driving the organization's costs down below the cost of its rivals.

• A)related diversification strategy
• B)formulation strategy
• C)differentiation strategy
• D)vertical strategy
• E)cost-leadership strategy

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