Curl Up and Dye is a local hair salon that has a steady clientele from the surrounding community. However, a new salon has just opened in the area, and some clients have mentioned that the new salon offers similar services at lower prices. Curl Up and Dye now needs to pursue a strategy that will

a$.$ find a new distinctive competence

b$.$neutralize the impending threat

$7.$ revise internal operating procedures

d$.$pursue new investment opportunities

e$.$narrow the target market