Sears and Holiday Inn Encountered Difficult Times Because They Did

question 140

Multiple Choice

Sears and Holiday Inn encountered difficult times because they did not stand out as the lowest in cost, highest in perceived value, or best in service of their primary target market segment. Both companies are ________.

• A) niches
• B) jack-of-all-trades
• C) middle-of the roaders
• D) red oceans
• E) laggards

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