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 _____.

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.


Answer: slow; lacked the ability to marshal resources.


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