Which of the following is false regarding how a differentiation strategy can help a firm to improve its competitive position relative to the Porter five-forces model?
A) Firms will enjoy high customer loyalty.
B) By increasing firm margins, it avoids the need for a low-cost position.
C) It reduces buyer power because buyers lack comparable alternatives.
D) Supplier power is increased, because suppliers will be able to charge higher prices for their inputs.

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Supplier power is also decreased, because there is a certain amount of prestige associated with being the supplier to a producer of highly differentiated products and services.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding How a Differentiation