Which of the Following Is Not a Good Option for Trying

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a good option for trying to remedy high internal costs vis-à-vis rivals firms?

• A) Investing in productivity-enhancing,cost-saving technological improvements
• B) Redesigning the product or some of its components to permit more economical manufacture or assembly
• C) Implementing aggressive strategic resource mapping to permit across-the-board cost reduction
• D) Outsourcing high-cost activities to vendors or contractors who can perform them more economically
• E) Relocating high-cost activities (like manufacturing)to geographic areas (such as China or Latin America or Eastern Europe)where they can be performed more cheaply

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Definitions:

Distribution Strategy

An approach to determine how a product or service will be delivered to the end customer.

Specific Offering

A distinct product or service provided by a company to meet unique customer needs or market demands.

Qualified Prospects

Potential customers who have been evaluated and deemed likely to be interested in a company's product or service based on specific criteria.

Customer Base

The group of consumers who regularly purchase the goods or services of a business, forming the foundation of the company's revenue.