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Strategic decisions and management accounting. Consider the following series of inde...

Strategic decisions and management accounting. Consider the following series of independent situations in which a firm is about to make a strategic decision. Decisions a. A popular restaurant is considering hiring and training inexperienced cooks. The restaurant will no longer hire experienced chefs. b. An office supply store is considering adding a delivery service that its competitors do not have. c. A regional airline is deciding whether to install technology that will allow passengers to check themselves in. This technology will reduce the number of desk clerks required inside the airport. 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 differentiation strategy. 2. For each decision, discuss what information the managerial accountant can provide about the source of competitive advantage for these firms.

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