Which Is Generally NOT True of Differentiation

question 4

Short Answer

Which is generally NOT true of differentiation?
a. Difficult to sustain basis of differentiation in the long run.
b. Relentless efforts of competitors to duplicate differentiation.
c. Key areas of application include research and development, marketing/sales and after-sale services.
d. It is a challenge to identify attributes that are valued by customers in each market segment.
e. Inability to pass on suppliers' price increases to buyers.

Comprehend the effects of high differentiation on communication, coordination, and autonomy within organizations.

Describe the role of organizational structure in dividing labour and achieving coordination.

Explain the significance of functional versus product departmentation and their challenges.

Recognize the benefits of various departmentation strategies including functional, product, and matrix departmentation.

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