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$1\mathrm{.}29$ Strategic decisions and management accounting. Consider lie following series of indeptnd stosasions in which a firm is ahoot to make a stiasegic decison.

Decisions

a Julan Phones is about to decide whether to launch production and sale of a cell phone with stantay Beatures.

b$.$ Fim Compusers is trying ta decide whecher to produce and sell a new home computer software package that includes the ability io interface whth a thermostet and a refrigeratur. There is no such suthware currently on the market.

c$.$ Maria Cosmetics has heen asked to provide a "store brand" lacial cream that wil be sold at discouy Terail stores.

$4.$ Jansan Computers is considering developing a special line of computers thal can be both B tabiersy e computer

For each decision, state whether the company is following a cosi leadership or a producl differenta tion strategy.

For each decision, discuss what information the management accountant can provide about the sours of competitive advantage for these firms.