Wal-Mart Has Expanded from a Few Simple Retail Outlets to Nationwide

question 103

Multiple Choice

Wal-Mart has expanded from a few simple retail outlets to nationwide Super Wal-Mart stores with pharmacies and grocery departments.This is an example of which strategy?

• A)Cost leadership strategy
• B)Differentiation strategy
• C)Innovation strategy
• D)Growth strategy

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