According to Porter $(2008,$ The five competitive forces that shape strategy$),$ exploiting strategy aims at leveraging an

external event to disrupt the underpinnings of competitive forces and seek industry changes for successful entrance to

existing markets.

All of the following are examples of exploiting strategy EXCEPT

a$.$ Tesla's electronification has effectively lowered the entrance barriers to the automotive mass market industry. Its

strategy can be understood as exploiting strategy.

b$.$ Apple's adoption of digital distribution of music removed the entrance barriers to the traditional music industry. Its

strategy can be understood as exploiting strategy.

c$.$ Sysco, the largest food$-$service distribution in North America, has consolidated the highly fragmented food$-$

service distribution industry by adding strategic dimensions and making substitutes and new entrants less

attractive. its strategy can be understood as exploiting strategy. $($The case of Sysco can be found in the Porter's

article: the five competitive forces that shape strategy$).$

d$.$ Exploiting strategy focuses on new and promising competitive positions that may appear due to disruptive events.