Competing Companies Deploy Whatever Means Necessary to Strengthen Market Position

question 126

Multiple Choice

Competing companies deploy whatever means necessary to strengthen market position, including all of the following EXCEPT

• A) marketing tactics including special sales promotions such as introducing new or improved features or increasing the number of styles to provide greater product selection.
• B) differentiating their products by offering better performance features than rivals.
• C) improving innovation to increase product performance and quality.
• D) making efforts to expand dealer networks.
• E) reducing distribution capabilities and market presence.

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