Directions: Read the following comments a strategy manager has made about his firm. Then answer the question that follows by selecting the best answer. $$We$\text{'}$re a firm that has chosen to focus on providing our customers with a service that satisfies most of their needs. We believe this is the proper approach to achieving long$-$term success."

Which of the following unstated assumptions related to the statement do you have to make to determine the firm's likelihood of success from a strategy perspective?

They've accurately identified who their target market is

Their product is not being copied by other competitors

They have the resources available to provide their service

They have created the most efficient process available to provide their service