Which of the Following Competitive Factors and Performance Objectives Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following competitive factors and performance objectives is unlikely to satisfy customers?

• A) Reliable delivery leading to a need to excel at effective customer service.
• B) A wide range of products and services underpinned by excellence at flexible operations.
• C) Low quality leading to a need to excel at producing large quantities at low prices.
• D) Low price leading to a need to excel at low cost.
• E) Speed of operations leading to a need to excel at efficient distribution.

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