Why is C the best illustration of a differentiation strategy?

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Why is C the best illustration of a differentiation strategy?
Value
Cost
Disadvantage
Firm A
(V-C)A
CA
Competitive Position
Firm B:
Differentiator
O C's price is higher which signals higher quality
OB has lower costs than C
(V-C) B
CB
Advantage
A's lower price puts it into a different strategic group
OC has higher costs than B which is typical of firms that differentiate.
Firm C:
Differentiator
(V-C)c
Cc
Transcribed Image Text:Why is C the best illustration of a differentiation strategy? Value Cost Disadvantage Firm A (V-C)A CA Competitive Position Firm B: Differentiator O C's price is higher which signals higher quality OB has lower costs than C (V-C) B CB Advantage A's lower price puts it into a different strategic group OC has higher costs than B which is typical of firms that differentiate. Firm C: Differentiator (V-C)c Cc
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