A broad differentiation strategy generally produces the best results in situations where _________.
A) buyer brand loyalty is low.
B) few rivals are following a similar differentiation approach.
C) new and improved products are introduced only infrequently.
D) most rivals are seeking to differentiate their products on most of the same features and attributes.
E) price competition is vigorous.
B) few rivals are following a similar differentiation approach.
Differentiation strategies tend to work best when (1) buyer needs and uses of the product are diverse, (2) there are many ways to differentiate the product or service that have value to buyers, (3) few rival firms are following a similar differentiation approach, and (4) technological change is fast-paced and competition revolves around rapidly evolving product features.
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