Question $1$

A best$-$cost provider strategy

is an ideal strategy for competing in large, fast$-$growing market segments where rapid product innovation is the norm.

seeks to defeat a low$-$cost provider strategy by attracting buyers on the basis of charging the best price for the best product

produced at the best cost.

is a middle ground competitive approach aimed squarely at the sometimes great mass of value$-$conscious buyers looking for a

good$-$to$-$very$-$good product or service at an economical price.

aims at achieving the best cost $($as compared to rivals$)$ for each activity in the industry's value chain.

seeks to achieve the best costs by using the best operating practices and incorporating the best features and attributes.