BCG Authors Stalk and Lachenauer Published a Book in Which

question 71

Multiple Choice

BCG authors Stalk and Lachenauer published a book in which they listed competitive strategy for winning against incumbent rivals.Which of the following is not one of their suggested strategies?

• A) devastate profit sanctuaries of rivals
• B) lower competitor costs
• C) unleash massive and overwhelming force
• D) plagiarize with pride and deceive the competition

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