Which Firm Has the Greatest Probability of Achieving a Competitive

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Multiple Choice

Which firm has the greatest probability of achieving a competitive advantage by successfully managing its strategy?

• A)A steel manufacturer that continues to use large plants instead of new technology to achieve economies of scale
• B)A retailer that sells a wide range of clothes to the mass market
• C)A pharmaceutical firm with brand loyalty that decreases administrative costs but continues to invest in research and development
• D)A large defense contractor that offers an undifferentiated product only to a few market segments
• E)A jeans manufacturer that keeps its production within the United States rather than moving to less expensive,overseas factories

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Definitions:

Corporate Chain

A series of interconnected companies or businesses under common ownership, often engaging in coordinated activities or strategies.

Independent Retailer

A retail business owned and operated by an individual or family, not part of a larger chain or franchise system.

Owned

Refers to assets or properties controlled by an individual or company.

Individual

Referring to a single human being as distinct from a group, society, or organization, emphasizing personal and unique attributes.