Hammer and Nails, Local Motion, DIY Palace, and Handy Paradise

Multiple Choice

Hammer and Nails, Local Motion, DIY Palace, and Handy Paradise are all hardware stores that compete against each other through everyday low pricing and discounts on bulk purchases. All four stores cater to the needs of highly price-sensitive customers. Thus, together these stores form a

A) focus group.
B) command group.
C) strategic group.
D) cross-functional group.