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When a company acquires a competitor, this is an example of which strategic approach?

Practice question from NISM Series XA- Investment Adviser (Level 1) Mock Test 7 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. Offensive strategy

    Correct answer

  2. B

    Cost leadership

  3. C

    Defensive strategy

  4. D

    Differentiation strategy

Why this is the answer

Acquisition is a proactive, aggressive move aimed at expanding market share or eliminating competition.

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