In a First of Its Kind, a Multinational Tire Manufacturer

question 68

Multiple Choice

In a first of its kind, a multinational tire manufacturer introduces a new range of premium tires that can handle extreme temperatures better at a higher price.The tires are designed keeping in mind the climatic conditions in the Middle East and products are marketed only in the Middle East.The manufacturer is pursuing

• A)a focused differentiation strategy.
• B)a focused low-cost strategy.
• C)a general differentiation strategy.
• D)a general low-cost strategy.
• E)both a low-cost and a differentiation strategy.

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