Wal-Mart Initially Used a Focused Cost Leadership Strategy to Compete

Multiple Choice

Wal-Mart initially used a focused cost leadership strategy to compete only in small communities by using sophisticated logistics systems and efficient purchasing practices to gain a competitive advantage. The response of local competitors was _______ because they __________.

A) rapid; were nimble and flexible
B) slow; lacked the ability to marshal resources
C) rapid; perceived gains from responding to Wal- Mart's attack
D) rapid; had the resources and flexibility compete against Wal-Mart