Harley-Davidson, which once boasted that it made “big toys for big boys,” is trying to lure more women to the brand to make up for declining sales in a slow economy. How do you think this move will complement or confound the company’s differentiation strategy, which has long been based on a macho image?

Harley-Davidson, which once boasted that it made “big toys for big boys,” is trying to lure more women to the brand to make up for declining sales in a slow economy. How do you think this move will complement or confound the company’s differentiation strategy, which has long been based on a macho image?

Understanding Management (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305502215

Author:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Publisher:Richard L. Daft, Dorothy Marcic

Chapter5: Planning And Goal Setting

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