Which of the Following Statements Is True of Differentiation and Cost

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of differentiation and cost structure?

• A) Differentiation and cost structure decisions affect one another.
• B) Differentiation and cost structure decisions do not affect one another.
• C) Companies that focus on the higher-value end of the market have a lower cost structure.
• D) Differentiation decisions do not affect a company's profitability.
• E) Cost structure decisions do not affect a company's profitability.

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