Question 1

A differentiator is least likely to be threatened by increases in input prices due to powerful suppliers when the:

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A)   differentiator is able to create a significant difference between perceived value and current market prices.
B)   differentiator is able to significantly reduce the value gap.
C)   source of a competitor's differential appeal is tangible rather than intangible.
D)   new product features added raise costs but not the perceived value in the minds of consumers.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of learning curves?

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A)   Learning curves are captured at one point in time when output is increased.
B)   Learning curves can be observed in manufacturing processes and professional services.
C)   As cumulative output increases, the learning curve becomes less steeper.
D)   The steeper the learning curve, the lesser the learning effects.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

In Chapter Case 6, it is seen that P&G differentiates itself from competitors by offering branded consumer product goods with distinct features and attributes.Discuss how this strategy has affected P&G.What measures can P&G take to strengthen its strategic position?

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Question 4

A successfully implemented integration strategy allows a firm to:

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A)   charge a higher price than the cost leader in the industry.
B)   create lesser economic value than the differentiator in the industry.
C)   reduce its value gap beyond that created by the cost leader in the industry.
D)   increase its price above that of the differentiator in the industry.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

When Internet service providers offer free routers for subscriptions to their wireless Internet packs, the perceived value of the service offering increases.In this case, the value driver would be:

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A)   economies of scale.
B)   learning-curve effects.
C)   experience-curve effects.
D)   availability of complements.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

At a certain output level, the per-unit cost incurred by a firm to manufacture a product is $5.Other factors remaining constant, what will be the new per-unit cost if the cumulative output is doubled, and the firm is able to achieve an 80 percent learning curve?

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A)   $4
B)   $5
C)   $3
D)   $6E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of a strategic position?

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A)   Choosing a strategic position requires making important trade-offs between value and cost positions.
B)   Strategic positions are fixed; they do not change like the environment.
C)   Differentiation and cost leadership require similar strategic positions.
D)   A firm is said to have a competitive advantage when it ends up with strategic positions below the productivity frontier.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

According to the five forces model, which of the following is viewed as a major risk to a business pursuing a cost-leadership strategy?

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A)   Competition switching from non-price attributes to pricing
B)   Innovation that allows competitors to emerge with more economical replacements
C)   New entrants with small production scale
D)   Suppliers requesting a 2% price increase across the industryE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following drivers simultaneously increases value while lowering cost?

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A)   Economies of scale
B)   Superior customer service
C)   Availability of complements
D)   InnovationE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Whole Foods differentiates itself from competitors by offering top-quality foods obtained through sustainable agriculture.This business strategy implies that Whole Foods focuses on:

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A)   decreasing the existing value gap by providing luxury goods to customers.
B)   maintaining a less steeper learning curve as compared to its competitors.
C)   increasing the perceived value created for customers, which allows it to charge a premium price.
D)   lowering its costs compared to its competitors', while offering adequate value for its products and services.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

In the multiplex industry, Vibrant Movies Inc.is an upscale multiplex that focuses on superior customer experience.The firm charges premium prices for its movie tickets and services.Global Cine Inc., in contrast, charges the lowest price in the industry with its no-frills approach.In between these two segments is True Movies Inc., which offers a customer experience comparable to that of Vibrant Movies at a price almost as low as that of Global Cine.What strategy is True Movies pursuing in this scenario?

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A)   Liquidation strategy
B)   Product diversification strategy
C)   Market penetration strategy
D)   Integration strategyE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What is meant by differentiation parity and cost parity?

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Question 13

When a firm operates at the minimum efficient scale, the:

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A)   returns to scale are constant.
B)   cost per unit is the highest.
C)   firm experiences diseconomies of scale.
D)   firm attains the highest cost position.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following will hamper a differentiator's ability to achieve a competitive advantage?

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A)   Lower production costs
B)   Premium prices
C)   Lower value gap
D)   Customized goodsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is a firm effect that has an impact on the competitive advantage of a firm?

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A)   The exit barriers within the industry in which the firm operates
B)   The number of companies operating in the industry in which the firm operates
C)   The intensity of rivalry among existing companies in the firm's chosen industry
D)   The value and the cost position of the firm relative to its competitorsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

GlamorRace is a cosmetic brand that pursues a cost-leader strategy.Which of the following statements is true of the cosmetic brand?

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A)   It appeals to the price-conscious buyers.
B)   Its primary value driver is product uniqueness.
C)   It charges a premium price for its products.
D)   It directly competes against luxury cosmetic brands that charge premium prices.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 17

What are the key questions managers must answer to formulate an appropriate business-level strategy?

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Business-level strategy details the goal...

Question 18

What is the difference between economies of scale and diseconomies of scale?

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In economies of scale, there i...

Question 19

A _____ primarily details the goal-directed actions managers take in their quest for competitive advantage when competing in a single product market.

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A)   business-level strategy
B)   code of ethics
C)   mission statement
D)   functional-level strategyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is more of a value driver than a cost driver?

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A)   Superior customer service
B)   Economies of scale
C)   Learning-curve effects
D)   Experience-curve effectsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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When a firm operates at the minimum efficient scale, the:

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Whole Foods differentiates itself from competitors by offering top-quality foods obtained through sustainable agriculture.This business strategy implies that Whole Foods focuses on:

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When Internet service providers offer free routers for subscriptions to their wireless Internet packs, the perceived value of the service offering increases.In this case, the value driver would be:

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A differentiator is least likely to be threatened by increases in input prices due to powerful suppliers when the:

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What are the key questions managers must answer to formulate an appropriate business-level strategy?

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A _____ primarily details the goal-directed actions managers take in their quest for competitive advantage when competing in a single product market.

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