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51. With respect to competitive strategy, a company with a successful cost leadership strategy is least likely:

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : For a successful cost leadership strategy, a company should have efficient production systems and tight cost controls. The cost of capital should be low.
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52. Which of the following industries is most likely to be characterized as fragmented with strong pricing power?

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : Private banking is relationship-based. Hence pricing power can be high.
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53. Which of the following companies least likely has the greatest ability to quickly increase its capacity?

  • Option : C
  • Explanation : The other two require no investment to expand their business whereas for a grocery store, investment on shelves and other things would be required.
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54. An industry with fierce competition and little or no differentiation in products is most likely categorized as:

  • Option : A
  • Explanation : An industry with fierce competition and little or no differentiation in products is most likely categorized as fragmented with weak pricing power.
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55. According to the industry life-cycle model, an industry experiencing industry consolidation, high barriers to entry and little or no growth is most likely in its:

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : An industry experiencing industry consolidation, high barriers to entry and little or no growth is in maturity stage.
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