Assume a Firm Is at a Cost Disadvantage with Its

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Essay

Assume a firm is at a cost disadvantage with its rivals because its internal costs are higher than those of its rivals.Identify several strategic moves that it can make to restore cost parity.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A psychological tendency to approach situations in a certain way based on previous experiences and context, which can sometimes inhibit problem-solving.

Functional Fixedness

A mindset that limits an individual's use of an object to its conventional purpose alone, inhibiting their capacity for innovation and solving challenges.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person's ability to use an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering problem-solving.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering the ability to see alternative uses or solutions.