Differentiation strategy or focus-cost leadership strategy

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Give one example of a service firm that either uses a focus/differentiation strategy or a focus/cost leadership strategy. Briefly describe the market segment served by the firm. Rate the complexity and rate the divergence of the firm’s service operation as either “high” or “low” and justify your ratings.

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