Which of the Following Is Not a Frequently Used Strategic

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a frequently used strategic approach to setting a company apart from rivals and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage?

• A) Aiming for a cost-based competitive advantage

• B) Outcompeting rivals on the basis of such differentiating features as higher quality,wider product selection,added performance,better service,or more attractive styling

• C) Striving to be more profitable than rivals by aiming for a competitive edge based on bigger profit margins

• D) Focusing on a narrow market niche and winning a competitive edge by doing a better job than rivals of satisfying the needs and tastes of buyers comprising the niche

• E) Developing expertise and resources that give the company competitive capabilities that rivals can't easily imitate or trump with capabilities of their own

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Definitions:

Parallelism

The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction, sound, meaning, or meter.

Consistency

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in the same way.

Consistency

The quality of achieving a level of performance or the adherence to a pattern or standard without significant variation.

Concise Language

The use of few words to convey an idea effectively without unnecessary detail or filler.