Which of the Following Is Not True

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true?

• A) A company's competitive strategy is determined by two competing forces. A company's competitive strategy should, in turn, drive the organization's approach to international human resource management.
• B) Pressure to achieve global integration is a force determining a company's competitive strategy.
• C) Pressure to achieve reduced costs is a force determining a company's competitive strategy.
• D) Pressure to achieve local differentiation is a force determining a company's competitive strategy.
• E) Pressure to achieve low prices is a force determining a company's competitive strategy.

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Definitions:

Commodity Products

Goods that are essentially interchangeable with others of the same type, often traded on bulk markets.

Quantity Discounts

Price reductions based on the volume of purchase, incentivizing buyers to purchase larger amounts by offering lower per-unit prices at higher volumes.

Supply Chain Cost

Expenses incurred in the production and delivery of a product from raw materials acquisition to final product delivery, including production, storage, and transportation costs.

Inventory Holding Costs

Expenses associated with storing and maintaining unsold goods, including warehousing, insurance, and depreciation.