Dell Has Traditionally Focused on Streamlining Its Supply Chain to Cut

Multiple Choice

Dell has traditionally focused on streamlining its supply chain to cut manufacturing costs. However, competitors have started replicating Dell's technique, thereby cutting into Dell's market share. The model followed by Dell's competitors is an example of _____.

A) strategic positioning
B) straddling
C) an imitation-resistant value chain
D) operational effectiveness
E) scale advantages