Top Dog Strategy The commitment makes the firm tough or aggressive Strategic variables are strategic substitutes Example: reducing our marginal cost increases our share of the market
Lean and Hungry Look The commitment would make the firm soft Strategic variables are strategic substitutes Example: diversifying raises our marginal cost and would decreases our share of the market
The Puppy Dog Ploy The commitment would make the firm aggressive Strategic variables are strategic complements Example: investment that lowers marginal cost would further decrease our price
Fat-Cat Effect The commitment makes the firm soft Strategic variables are strategic complements Example: Niche marketing, raising costs