Why Is Keeping Its Costs the Lowest in the Industry

question 67

Essay

Why is keeping its costs the lowest in the industry not the only focus of a firm pursuing cost-leadership strategy?

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Definitions:

Domestic Opportunity Costs

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative use of a country's domestic resources.

Capital-Intensive

A type of industry or business that requires large amounts of capital investment in comparison to labor to produce goods or services.

Labor-Intensive

A term describing industries or businesses that require a large amount of human labor relative to capital equipment to produce goods or services.

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a country, firm, or individual to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to more efficient trade outcomes.