The correct option that is not an example of product differentiation.
Answer to Problem 20MCQ
Option e is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation for correct option:
e.
The products sell by the farmers cannot be differentiated as they sell watermelon which cannot be differentiated with other watermelons produced by other farmers. Therefore, option e is correct
Explanation for incorrect options:
a.
In apparels, clothing range can be differentiated by adding new look or by offering new varieties, designs, etc. to their customers. Therefore, option a is incorrect.
b.
A grocery store can differentiate from the services offered by their competitors. Locating its store nearest to their customer can be one strategy. Therefore, option b is also incorrect.
c.
A chef can add new spices or topping in their hamburgers to make it different from that of its competitors. Therefore, option c is incorrect.
d.
Coffee house may differentiate its milk based products by using different flavors of coffee. It can be differentiated from that of its competitors. Therefore, option d is incorrect.
Product differentiation: It is n strategy that defines the unique product quality to differentiate their product range from the product range offered by their competitors.
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