The Text Discusses Three Approaches to Combining Overall Cost Leadership

question 67

Multiple Choice

The text discusses three approaches to combining overall cost leadership and differentiation competitive advantages.Which of the following is not one of these three approaches?

• A) automated and flexible manufacturing systems
• B) exploiting the profit pool concept for competitive advantage
• C) deriving benefits from highly focused and high technology markets
• D) coordinating the extended value chain by way of information technology

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