Why Do High-Tech Firms Use a Platform and Derivative Strategy

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why do high-tech firms use a platform and derivative strategy?

• A)to spread high unit costs over a number of revenue-generating products
• B)to meet the needs of different customer segments
• C)to preempt competitors by filling in performance gaps between products
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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