Cost Management
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ISBN: 9781259917028
Author: BLOCHER, Edward
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 2, Problem 1Q
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Identify and explain the two types of competitive strategy.
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- “Cost leadership” and “differentiation” are the two types of competitive strategy.
- Cost leadership is the competitive strategy wherein, a firm succeeds by producing products at the least cost in the industry.
- Differentiation is the competitive strategy wherein, a firm succeeds by progressing and maintaining a distinctive value for the product, as recognized by consumers.
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