Which description best fits Chester in your industry? For clarity:   - A differentiator competes through good designs, high awareness, and easy accessibility.   - A cost leader competes on price by reducing costs and passing the savings to customers.   - A broad player competes in all parts of the market.   - A niche player competes in selected parts of the market.     Which of these four statements best describes this competitor?   A Chester is a global broad differentiator. B Chester is a global niche cost leader.   C Chester is a global niche differentiator. D Chester is a local broad cost leader.

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