standardization strategy:
In this the company considers the entire world as a single market and assumes that a single product can handle needs of all people
segmentation strategy
In this company divides the target audience as per demographic, age, gender and various other segments/groups
focus strategy
It identifies a particular niche market and launches a unique product for this market. It involves offering a customized product.
differentiation strategy
It is differentiating a product from its competitors.
Considering all these, the correct answer is Option A) Standardization Strategy as the company thinks all consumers will buy only laptops
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