The text discusses three approaches to combining overall cost leadership and differentiation competitive advantages. These are the following, except
A) automated and flexible manufacturing systems.
B) exploiting the profit pool concept for competitive advantage.
C) coordinating the 'extended' value chain by way of information technology.
D) deriving benefits from highly focused and high technology markets.

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Options A, B, and C are recognized strategies for combining cost leadership and differentiation advantages, focusing on efficiency, market exploitation, and value chain coordination, respectively. Option D, however, does not specifically relate to a strategy for combining these competitive advantages but rather points to a focus on niche markets, which is a different strategic approach.

The Text Discusses Three Approaches to Combining Overall Cost Leadership