Walmart Initially Used a Focused Cost-Leadership Strategy to Compete Only

Multiple Choice

Walmart 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 Walmart's attack
D) rapid; had the resources and flexibility compete against Walmart