Which One of the Following Is Not a Good Example

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a good example of a defensive strategy to protect a company's market share and competitive position?

• A) adding new features or models and otherwise broadening the product line to close off vacant niches and gaps to opportunity-seeking challengers
• B) thwarting the efforts of rivals to attack with lower prices by maintaining economy-priced options of its own
• C) engaging in a preemptive strike strategy in an effort to discourage rivals from being aggressive
• D) signaling challengers that retaliation is likely in the event that they launch an attack
• E) making early announcements about impending new products or price changes to induce potential buyers to postpone switching

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