1-30 Strategic decisions and management accounting. Consider the following series of independe situations in which a firm is about to make a strategic decision, Managi Negotia Assess Evalus 2. e Decisions A running shoe manufacturer is weighing whether to purchase leather from a cheaper supplier in Orde. to compete with lower priced competitors. An office supply store is considering adding a delivery service that its competitors do not have. c. A regional retailer is deciding whether to install self-check-out counters. This technology will reduce the number of check-out clerks required in the store. d. A local florist is considering hiring a horticulture specialist to help customers with gardening questions, 1. For each decision, state whether the company is following a cost leadership or a product differentia- tion strategy 1-3 Res pre: get dit 2 For each decision, discuss what information the managerial accountant can provide about the source of competitive advantage for these firms. US