Xerox Had a Monopoly on Photocopiers for Several Years as the Technology

question 11

Multiple Choice

Xerox had a monopoly on photocopiers for several years as the technology underlying the photocopier was protected by strong patents. As it served a universal need, this favorable position led Xerox to pursue a(n)

• A) global standardization strategy.
• B) localization strategy.
• C) international strategy.
• D) transnational strategy.
• E) nationalization strategy.

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